Petitgrain essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Citrus aurantium, the bitter orange tree.
A few of Petitgrain Essential Oil's qualities are as follows:
- has anti-septic, deodorizing, sedative and anti-depressant properties.
- is beneficial for acne, anxiety, depression, perspiration, insomnia, oily hair and oily skin.
- often used as a fragrance component in soaps.
- is a pale yellow-brown color and has a floral citrus scent with woody undertones.
- non-toxic and non-sensitizing.
- blends nicely with bergamot, cedarwood, marjoram, clove, eucalyptus, geranium, jasmine, benzoin, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, oakmoss, sweet orange, palmarosa, patchouli, clary sage, rose, frankincense, rosemary, sandalwood and ylang ylang.
This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.