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Bitter Orange

Pure Essential Oil, 10 ml

Botanical Name: citrus aurantium 
Cultivation: Wild Certified Organic 
Country of Origin: Egypt 
Part of Plant: peel
Distillation: cold pressed 
Major Biochemicals: Limonene, Myrcene, Sabinene, Octanal, Decanal, Nonal, Linalyl acetate 
Common Uses: Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Lymphatic stimulant. Bitter Orange is identical to Sweet Orange except for the aroma which is dry, slightly bitter, similar to Neroli. It’s an especially important oil for scent blends where the warmth of orange is desired but without the sweetness. It creates a more sophisticated floral top note.
Skin Uses: Restorative and hydrating for all skin types
Emotional/Psychological: Eases nervous tension
Blends well with: Rose, Neroli, Frankincense, Vetiver, Coriander, Frangipani, the other orange oils to create a fuller citrus top note

Inside Info: Combine with Neroli and Petitgrain Bigarade to recreate the aroma of a blossoming orange tree.