| Orange (Citrus sinensis) is in the citrus family of | | | | encouraging adaptability and the smooth handling |
| botanical plants. The essential oil comes from | | | | of events in our lives. It instills a more positive |
| many different countries including the U.S. | | | | attitude in life. Orange contains joy and energy. It |
| Originating in Asia the sweet orange tree was | | | | is bursting with vitality, bringing happiness to the |
| brought to Europe in 1520 by Portuguese | | | | heavyhearted. It can kindle a spark long forgotten |
| explorers. Along with the lemon tree, it was | | | | and revitalize spiritual connections. Orange |
| introduced to the New World by Columbus and | | | | conquers fears of letting go, and obsessions. For |
| was grown in both the West Indies and in Florida. | | | | emotional healing, use orange to encourage joy, |
| Traditionally in China, the rind of the unripe bitter | | | | upliftment, lightheartedness, regeneration, |
| orange was of greatest value medicinally-primarily | | | | creativity, self-confidence and a positive outlook. |
| to stimulate the digestion and relieve spasm. It | | | | To use orange oil, dilute one part essential oil with |
| was also considered a symbol of good luck and | | | | one part mixing oil or apply neat (undiluted) to the |
| prosperity. In 18th century Europe, oranges gained | | | | body. It can be directly inhaled or diffused and |
| a reputation for alleviating nervous disorders, | | | | taken as a dietary supplement. It can also be |
| heart problems, colic, asthma and melancholy. | | | | dropped directly on the tongue to freshen breath. |
| How Can Orange Essential Oil Help Us Today? | | | | I find orange essential oil to be one of my |
| Today, orange oil has been documented in | | | | favorites especially for cooking. It mixes well with |
| research studies to be antitumoral, a relaxant, | | | | bergamot, coriander, clove, geranium, ginger, |
| anticoagulant, and a circulatory stimulant. Rich in | | | | lemon, marjoram, neroli, patchouli, petitgrain, |
| limonene, it has combated tumor growth in over | | | | sandalwood, jasmine, rose, ylang ylang, |
| 50 clinical studies. Its therapeutic value lies in its | | | | sandalwood, juniper, cypress, lavender, rosemary, |
| ability to unblock and circulate stagnant energy, | | | | clary sage, labdanum, and frankincense. As for |
| mainly when it accumulates in the liver, stomach | | | | safety, orange is non-toxic, not irritating and |
| and intestines. It is one of the best all-around | | | | non-sensitizing. This is a phototoxic oil however |
| essential oils for the digestive system. It's great | | | | and caution should be taken when applying to the |
| for abdominal distention and pain, poor appetite, | | | | skin and going out in the sunlight within 24 hours |
| indigestion, flatulence, nausea and vomiting. It can | | | | of application. Want to learn more about the |
| also be effective for constipation and irritable | | | | healing properties of orange and other essential |
| bowel. Orange essential oil is used in | | | | oils? Consider becoming a certified aromatherapist. |
| arteriosclerosis, hypertension, cancer, insomnia, | | | | Educational courses in healing energy and |
| and fluid retention. It is particularly useful for skin | | | | aromatherapy can help you understand how |
| care, especially for cellulite and dry skin conditions | | | | essential oils heal the body/mind/spirit. The |
| and calluses. It also is helpful for wrinkles. It is | | | | Institute of Spiritual Hrealing & Aromatherapy |
| wonderful for opening the heart, beneficial for | | | | is teaching courses throughout the United States |
| sadness, nervousness and anxiety. Orange can be | | | | on the healing properties of essential oils including |
| relaxing and energizing at the same time. Sweet | | | | orange. |
| orange oil helps us take a more relaxed approach, | | | | |