Name : Neroli (Orange Blossom)
Method : Steam distillation
Note Classification : Base
Scent : Sweet, floral with citrus top note.
Colour : Pale yellow
Species : Citrus aurantium var. amara. Family Rutaceae. The oil is distilled from bitter orange rather than Citrus sirensis ( sweet orange ) which is not as potent
Extracted From : Freshly picked flowers
By-products : A concrete and absolute are also produced by solvent extraction. Orange flower water is produced during steam distillation
Historical : Orange flowers have been used in bridal bouquets for some time. Has been used in Europe as a blood cleanser.
Of Interest :Named after a 16th century princess in Nerola, Italy who wore it as a perfume, in her bath water and on her gloves. Now used in eau de cologne.
Aromatherapy Properties : Scars, stretch marks, thread veins, mature and sensitive skin, wrinkles. Palpitations, poor circulation. Diarrhoea, colic, flatulence, spasm, nervous dyspepsia. Anxiety, bereavement, depression, nervous tension, pmt, shock, stress related conditions.
Blends well with : Chamomile, coriander, geranium, benzion, clary sage, jasmine, lavender, rose, ylang ylang & citrus oils.
Safety Data : non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic.
Essential oils are used for blending with carrier base oils to make special blends for massaging the body.
By adding different essential oils to the base carrier oil this then during massage carries the essential oils into the body.
So when mixing essential oil from a recipe please do not add more than recommended for one massage and if the skin is dry and you need more oil just add more carrier base oil not more essential oil.
Essential oils could be used in the bath, in cream, lotion, bath oil, bath salts, bath bombs,
oil burners, inhalers, hot & cold compresses, perfume, soap & candle-making.
Always keep your oils out of the reach of children, in a safe cool dark place and keep as you would any medicines
