Orange Bitter Essential Oil
$11.55 – $59.69
| Botanical Name: | Citrus aurantium ssp. amara |
| Geographic Origin: | Ivory Coast |
| Method of Farming: | 100% Pure – Conventional |
| Method of Extraction: | Cold Pressed |
| Part of Plant: | Fruit Rind |
Profile
- aurantium ssp amara is an evergreen tree with long and very fragrant flowers. Fragrant blossoms morph into abundant fruits, lasting for months. Orange Bitter oil is obtained by cold pressing, or needle puncturing, the peels of the fruit. The oil is characterized by a higher content of esters and lower aldehyde content than Sweet Orange oil. The color of the oil is yellow orange to darker orange. Orange Bitter Essential Oil has a fresh, dry, almost floral aroma with a rich, sweet, undertone. As the name implies, Orange Bitter Essential Oil smells like a cross between the sweetness of Orange Sweet Oil and the slight bitterness of Grapefruit Oil.
If you are lucky enough to live in Marrakech, Morocco when the Bitter Tree blossoms, you can view one of Mother Nature’s most amazing botanical gifts displayed among the private gardens, public places & along the streets. This wonderful tree is also responsible for producing Neroli Essential Oil from its flowers, Petitgrain Essential Oil from the leaves & twigs, as well as Orange Flour Water. (As Neroli Essential Oil is slightly water-soluble, the oil remaining after the distillation contains traces of Neroli Oil. This is known as Orange Flower Water.
The Aromatherapy Place offers Neroli & Petitgrain essential oils along with Bitter Orange. Over time, treat yourself to a special sensual experience by trying and comparing the qualities of each.
NOTE: Orange Bitter essential oil contains naturally occurring bergaptens or furo/furano-coumarins, which are known to cause skin phototoxicity. This means that skin can discolor when exposed to direct sunlight, and in some cases cause burning. See “Cautions.”
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Select Size | 1/3 fl oz (10ml), 3.38 fl oz (100ml) |
AUROMA QUALITY
AUROMA Essential Oils are the highest quality essential oils available in the world today. Each oil is from an individual farmer and from a particular year’s harvest. As AUROMA knows each of the Farmers, they guarantee the authenticity of each oil. Just to be certain, they analyze each oil using the latest state-of-the-art GC-MS technology, which can detect impurities to one part per billion. Yes! AUROMA represents the best there is in Essential Oils. We can supply the following documentation: Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
To meet the stringent demands of the professional aromatherapist, AUROMA has drafted the following seven requirements that an essential oil needs to meet so it can be used with confidence:
- BIO-TYPE: Not only does an oil have to come from a defined botanical species, but from a particular genetic strain.
- CHEMO-TYPE: The same botanical species can often produce completely different constituents.
- GEO-TYPE: Oils from a particular area are often of superior quality. Examples are Rose Oil Bulgarian or Sandalwood East Indian.
- COMPLETE OR WHOLE: The oil should come from a single distillation and should not be rectified.
- WILD OR ORGANIC: Where possible, AUROMA always selects the wild growing plants for distillation. When wild types are not available, AUROMA commissions farmers who do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Certified Organic options are available.
- EX STILL: AUROMA distills small lots of expensive oils in-house and advises farmers on distillation methods.
- ANALYYSIS: Oils are tested by AUROMA in Australia with the most advanced state-of- the-art equipment in the world.
USES
- Just to smell: You can enjoy the aromatherapy of your favorite Essential oil or Blend without even taking it out of the bottle. Keep a bottle in your purse or your car. Simply open-up and smell. This can be particularly helpful during times of stress.
- As a natural Perfume: Dab a couple drops of your most aromatic Essential Oils or Blend onto your wrists, in the same way you might use perfume. Do a patch test first before putting any Essential Oil Blend directly on your skin. See “Cautions.”
- In a Diffuser: Using a diffuser with an Essential Oil or Blend is an easy way to make your space smell wonderful, while using aromatherapy to revitalize and purify your indoor space.
- Steam inhalation: Add 10 drops of your Essential Oil or Blend to a bowl of hot water. Drape a towel over your head, clothes your eyes, and inhale the vapors.
BLENDS WITH
Clary Sage, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Spice oils and other Citrus oils.
Whenever you use Essential Oils or 100% pure Essential Oil Blends on the skin, they should be diluted in a vegetable oil. However, always check for skin sensitivity before applying the finished product to the body. See “Cautions” below.
Suggested Dilution Rates follow:
- 10ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 2 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=4 drops, 2.5%=5 drops
- 50ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 10 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=20 drops, 2.5%=25 drops
- 100ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 20 drops (1ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=40 drops (2ml), 2.5% 50=drops (2.5ml)
- 1Ltr Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 200 drops (10ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=400 drops (20ml), 2.5%=500 drops (25.ml)
Please ensure that the total number of drops does not exceed the dilution ratio. For example: 2.5% dilution = 1 drip Geranium, 2 drops Palmarosa & 2 drops Mandarin diluted in 10ml Jojoba Oil. Total drops = 5
CAUTIONS
Bitter Orange oil is non-toxic. It is a very mild skin irritant which does not cause skin sensitization. It is phototoxic. (Tisserand R, Bolacs T, Essential oil safety. Churchill Livingston, UK)
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun, tanning beds, or other UV rays after application to the skin.
The Aromatherapy Place does not recommend ingesting essential oils unless a specific dosage instruction is given to a consumer by a qualified medical practitioner.
Do not apply directly to skin. May case skin irritation in some individuals. Always dilute with a carrier oil. A skin test is recommended prior to use on the skin.
Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
Please check with a professional for safe essential oils to use with children or the elderly. Do not use essential oils on a child younger than two years without professional advice.
STORAGE
We recommended that Essential Oils or 100% pure and natural Blends be stored in amber or cobalt blue glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. Keep away from excessive heat and light. A bathroom, bedroom or kitchen cabinet should be a good storage location.
