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Sweet Orange is derived from an evergreen tree. It is smaller than the bitter orange tree, and less hardy with fewer or no spines. The fruit itself has a sweet pulp with no bitter membrane
Botanical Name:
Citrus sinensis Manufacturer SKU/UPC: 741459739898
Plant Part:
Fruit Peel
Extraction Method:
Cold Pressed
Origin:
USA
Color:
Yellowish orange to dark orange liquid
Consistency:
Thin
Note:
Middle
Aromatic Scent:
Sweet Orange Essential Oil has a sweet, citrus smell much like the orange peels it is derived from, only more intense and concentrated.
Strength of Aroma:
Medium
Blends well with:
Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark and Clove Bud.
Cautions:
Some aromatherapists have reported that a small percentage of few people have experienced dermatitis from the limonene content of sweet orange. Orange Essential Oil is considered photo-toxic and exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Do not use if pregnant
History:
There is some argument, but it is believed that sweet orange was brought to Europe by the Arabs in the First century along with the bitter orange.  |
