The Plant
Plant part: Zest
Origin: Italy
The Sweet Orange is the fruit of a small fruit tree with evergreen foliage and abundant star-shaped flowers. It belongs to the Rutaceae family (which produces citrus fruits) and can reach 10m in height. Native to Southeast Asia, it was only introduced by the Arabs to North Africa, Spain and Italy in the 15th century. This tree thrives in the sunny regions of Southern Europe. The fruit is harvested in winter, and the peel is then distilled to extract the essence.
Rich in limonene, Sweet Orange Essence is known, like Mandarin Essence, for its soothing virtues, which promote sleep, relieve anxiety and purify the air.
What are the benefits of sweet orange?
The Sweet Orange is not only a plant with multiple health benefits, but it is also beneficial for meditation and stress management. Thanks to its soothing and relaxing scent, the Sweet Orange can help create an environment conducive to meditation, thus promoting relaxation and concentration. When diffused, the scent of Sweet Orange will allow you to reach a state of calm and serenity more easily. Its use thus facilitates the practice of mindfulness meditation and deep relaxation.
Common questions
How to use Sweet Orange?
Known for its vitamin C content, Sweet Orange is used in cooking to deliciously flavor desserts and sweets. In phytotherapy and aromatherapy, Sweet Orange is used in several forms:
- Essential Oil: Always diluted to avoid irritation, Sweet Orange Essential Oil, with its fruity fragrance, can be used in a variety of ways:
1. Inhalation or diffusion: diffusion is the most common way to use this oil, to purify the air and pleasantly perfume your home;
2. By the skin: Sweet Orange Essential Oil can be massaged into the skin, diluted in a vegetable oil, to soothe and help you fall asleep;
3. Orally: this oil can be diluted on a carrier for internal use. However, this use is reserved for adults and should be short-term.
-Infusion: sweet orange zest, containing its essence, is often used as an infusion. To do this, place a handful of zest or a mixture of plants in a teapot, then pour in simmering water. Leave to infuse for a few minutes before drinking.
The Products
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Essenciagua’s hand-distilled Sweet Orange Essential Oil is an elixir of well-being with multiple virtues. Derived from Citrus aurantium and native to Mexico, this essence is extracted from the bark of a small evergreen fruit tree with abundant flowers. Introduced to Europe in the 15th century, sweet orange has become a staple of aromatherapy. This essential oil is particularly appreciated for its ability to purify the air, diffusing a pleasant, soothing fragrance. It is also recognized for...
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