Neroli
Citrus Aurantium
Description:
An evergreen tree, up to 33ft/10m high, with dark green, glossy, oval leaves, paler beneath and with long but not very sharp spines. It has a smooth grayish trunk and branches and a very fragrant white flowers. The fruits are smaller and darker then those of the sweet orange.
Actions:
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, cordial, deodorant, digestive, mildly fungicidal, stimulant (nervous), tonic
Extraction:
Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the freshly picked flowers.
Characteristics:
The oil is a pale yellow, mobile liquid with a light, sweet-floral fragrance and terpeney top note. Blends well with virtually all oils, especially jasmine, lavender, rose, lemon and other citrus oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Floral, soft, delicate, pervasive, sweet, warm, rich
Key Qualities:
Aphrodisiac, hypnotic, sedative, soothing, tonic, restorative, uplifting, antidepressant
Odour Intensity:
Medium-high
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Scars, stretch marks, thread veins,, mature and sensitive skin, wrinkles, tones the complexion
Circulatory System:
Palpitations, poor circulation
Digestive System:
Diarrhea (chronic), colic, flatulence, spasm, nervous dyspepsia
Nervous System:
Anxiety, depression, nervous tension, PMS, shock, stress related conditions, and especially problems of emotional origin
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising, nonphototoxic
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
