Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium Common name: Seville orange Pla Read More
Botanical Name: |
Citrus aurantium |
Common name: |
Seville
orange |
Plant
family: |
Rutaceae |
Genus: |
Citrus |
Appearance/Color: |
Yellowish
Orange to Greenish Orange, thin. |
Odor: |
Bitter orange essential oil
as the name refers secures a bitter orange aroma. Sometimes, it smells like a
mixture of having the slight bitterness of grapefruit and sweetness of sweet
orange oil. |
Blends
With: |
Blending
Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Ginger, Frankincense, Cloves and Vetiver
extracts with bitter orange oil may result in various beneficial
formulations. |
Origin |
Brazil |
Orange Oil’s ability to naturally
enhance immunity and reduce several symptoms of numerous ailments have lent it
to traditional medicinal applications for the treatment of acne, chronic
stress, and other health concerns.
Orange Oil is
known to be beneficial for maintaining the health, appearance, and texture of
skin by promoting clarity, radiance, and smoothness. In doing so, it reduces
the signs of acne and other uncomfortable skin conditions. Its characteristic aroma denotes
a special character for perfumes and cosmetics.
Orange oil
enhances the sense of relaxation and contributes anti-bacterial and cleansing
properties. When suffering from allergies the oil relieves a runny nose and
cough, as its anti-inflammatory properties can benefit the body’s response to
physical irritation. Its strong bitter aroma creates respiratory relief.
Nowadays, it is admired as a suitable agent for weight loss and treating different internal and external body ailments.
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essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
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As per NAHA guidelines, New Directions Aromatics
(NDA) does not recommend the ingestion of essential oils. It is imperative to
consult a medical practitioner before using Essential Oils for therapeutic
purposes. Pregnant and nursing women and those taking prescription drugs are
especially advised not to use this product without the medical advice of a
physician. The oil should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to
children, especially those under the age of 7.
Medicinally Bitter Orange
Essential Oil is known to reduce the pain and reflexive muscle contractions. It
is traditionally used in massages to relieve stress, abdominal pain, diarrhoea,
constipation, indigestion or improper digestion, and congestion of the nose.
Most of the times, it is acclaimed to reduce general feebleness, hair loss and
eliminating dead skin.
Bitter orange essential oil in
Pharma
Used in aromatherapy, Bitter
Orange Essential Oil’s pleasant scent has a cheerful and uplifting yet
simultaneously relaxing, calming effect that helps reduce pulse rate. It can
not only create a warm environment but can also stimulate the strength and
resilience of the immune system and eliminate airborne bacteria.
Inhaling essential
oil or absorbing it through the skin transmits messages to the limbic
system. This is a region of the brain that helps process emotions and regulates
the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for things like heart
rate, blood pressure, respiration, and gut motility.
When applied in a massage, Bitter
Orange Essential Oil is known to increase blood flow. This is known to relieve
discomforts associated with inflammation, headaches, menstruation, and low
libido.
Its topical use is beneficial for
maintaining the health, appearance, and texture of skin by promoting clarity,
radiance, and smoothness, thereby reducing the signs of acne and other
uncomfortable skin conditions.
Essence of Bitter Orange
Essential Oil
Bitter orange essential oil is widely used to add flavour in a
variety of consumables which comprise ice cream, confectioneries, soft drinks,
chewing gum and liqueurs. Initially, this sweet smelled orange extracted oil
was used in perfume industry.
COMMON USAGE
·
Best as
inflammatory
·
Acts as an
antibacterial
·
Treats fungal
disease
·
Works as a
vascular stimulant
·
Induces sleep
·
Demulcent
remedy
·
Functions as
Eupeptic agent
· Remarkable as tonic and an active Cholagogue
Ingredients:
S. No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
1 |
b-Myrcene |
1.6–2.4 |
2 |
(þ)-Limonene |
89.7–94.7 |
Non-volatile compounds |
||
3 |
Linalool |
0.1–2.0 |
4 |
Bergapten |
0.035–0.073 |
5 |
Psoralen |
0.007 |
6 |
Epoxy-bergamottin |
0.082 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety summary
·
Acute
toxicity:
o DL Oral. 50 > 5gr/kg (rat)
o DL Dermal 50 > 5 gr/kg (rabbit)
·
Skin
corrosion/irritation: May be
irritating to skin.
·
Serious eye
damage/irritation: May be
irritating to eyes. Prompt rinsing and removal of the substance will avoid
damage.
·
Respiratory
sensitization: Breathing
high concentrations of vapor may cause anaesthetic effects.
·
Germ cell
mutagenicity: No data
available
·
Carcinogenicity:
Not Known
·
IARH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen
by IARC.
·
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen
by IARC.
·
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen
by IARC.
·
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen
by IARC.
·
Reproductive
toxicity: No data available
·
STOT-single
exposure: No data available
·
STOT-related
exposure: No data available
·
Aspiration
hazard: No data available
Avoid consuming this oil orally. Also, remind not to use an
undiluted form of bitter orange essential oil. If you are epileptic, pregnant,
have liver problems, cancer patient or any other serious medical problem, use
this oil under an expert medical practitioner.
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
·
Ecotoxicity:
Acute fish toxicity: LC50 / 96 HOUR – No data available
Toxicity to aquatic plants – No data available
Toxicity to microorganisms – No data available
Toxicity threshold – No data available
·
Bioaccumulation:
unlikely
·
Mobility in soil:
No data available
·
Persistence and degradability:
expected
·
PBT and vPvB assessment:
No data available