Botanical Name : Citrus sinensis Common name: Sweet orange, Navel Orange Read More
Botanical Name : |
Citrus sinensis |
Common name: |
Sweet orange, Navel Orange |
Plant family: |
Rutaceae |
Genus: |
Citrus |
Appearance/Color: |
A light, oily orange to reddish-orange liquid. |
Odor: |
Oil has a worm, fresh citrus scent that is tangy. It is a middle
note of medium aroma |
Blends With: |
Lavender, clary sage, lemon, Mrryh, nutmeg, clove bud. |
Origin: |
Brazil |
Source: |
Fruit Peel |
Method of
Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a
citrus fruit and a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin orange. Relative ratio of
sugar and acid determines the taste of the orange and the aroma is governed by
volatile organic compounds like alcohols, ketones, terpenes, esters, etc.
Orange juice is pulpy in nature with a pH of 2.9–4. Orange is a rich source of
vitamin C along with potassium, carotenoids, flavonoids, and other phytoactive
compounds. However, like most of the citrus juices orange contains a huge
amount of pectin (Qaid et al., 2017). Hence, orange being a highly pectinous
fruit is usually depectinized prior to MSP.
Oranges can be used in many ways
and almost all parts of it, including the peel, can be used. But most often
they are consumed without peel, fresh or in the form of juice.
It is a middle-sized evergreen
tree, covered with bark of a greenish-brown color, having auxiliary spines on
the branches. The leaves are alternate, ovate-oblong, acute, shining green, the
stalk winged. The blood orange has streaks of red in the fruit, and when
squeezed the juice is often reddish. Its red pigment, anthocyanin, is an
antioxidant that in rear in the rest of the citrus family. A recently
hybridized orange, it was cultivated in china and the southern Mediterranean in
the early 18th century. The tree which are widely cultivated today are the
Moro, Toracco, and sanguinello.
Our
Oils are therapeutic grade and they are highly refined to match the
pharmaceutical guidelines to be used in the formulations.
C. sinensis is consumed all over the world as an excellent source
of vitamin C, which is a powerful natural antioxidant that builds the body’s
immune system. It has been used traditionally to treat ailments like
constipation, cramps, colic, diarrhea, bronchitis, tuberculosis, cough, cold,
obesity, menstrual disorder, angina, hypertension, anxiety, depression and
stress.
Sweet Orange Oil in Pharma
It has several pharmacological
effects including antioxidant, cardioprotective, anti-proliferative,
anticancer, and hypolipidemic activities. In folk medicine, products derived
from the peel and/or whole dried immature fruit of orange plants have been used
to treat several health problems such as gastrointestinal disturbances, respiratory
disorders as agent for cough, insomnia, stress disorders, epilepsy, and
anxiety. C.
sinensis is a rich source of vitamin C, a natural antioxidant that
support the immune system activity.
Essence of Sweet Orange Oil
It is used for food, fragrance, and medical application. Fruit,
peel, leaves, flowers, seeds, and essential oil (EO) are used in perfumes and
cosmetics, as well as in the food and confectionery industry. Bitter orange
oil, obtained from the pressure of the fresh peels, is widely used as a flavoring
agent in the food industry and for beverages, particularly liqueurs and soft
drinks.
COMMON USAGE
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Aphrodisiac
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Insect repellant
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Gas
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Spasms
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Flushing toxins
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For the mind
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Cholagogue
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Cuts and wounds
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For inflammation
Ingredients:
S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
1 |
(p)-limonene |
86.1-93.4 |
2 |
b-myrcene |
1.3-3.3 |
3 |
b-bisabolene |
0-1.5 |
4 |
a-pinene |
0.8-1.0 |
5 |
Neral |
0.01-2.01 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
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Hazardous: May cause Skin irritation
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Contraindications Not Known
Systemic Effects
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Acute toxicity (human) 1,8-cineole has
been reported to cause serious poisoning in young children when accidentally
instilled into the nose.
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Acute toxicity (animal) cajuput oil acute
oral LD50 in rats 3.87 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits>5 g/kg.
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Carcinogenic/ anticarcinogenic: potential
no information found. 1,8-cineole is non-mutagenic and slows no evidence of
carcinogenesis.
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Skin corrosion/irritation: May cause sensitization by skin
contact.
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Serious eye damage/irritation: Spray and vapour in the eyes may
cause irritation and smarting.
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Respiratory sensitization: In high concentrations, vapours may
irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing.
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Reproductive toxicity: Not specified
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STOT-single exposure: Not specified
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STOT-related exposure: Not specified
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Interactive effects Not specified
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Aspiration Hazard: No Data Available
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Toxic
to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
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Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
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PBT: Not applicable.
o
vPvB: Not applicable.
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Persistence and degradability No further
relevant information available.
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Bio-accumulative potential No further relevant
information available.
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Mobility in soil No further relevant information
available.