Latin Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara

Chemistry:  Linalool, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate

Aroma: Floral, Light, Citrus, Fresh

Good for: Mood lifting, Anti-inflammatory, Respiratory issues, hyperventilation.

Energetics: Eases both emotional and physical stress. Uplifting but also relaxing. Great for any stress-related issues and feelings of exhaustion.

Traditional use: Blossoms of neroli were worn as a bridal headdress and carried as a bouquet, symbolising purity. Thought to be named after the 17th-century Italian princess of Neroli, AnneMarie de la Tremoille, who would wear the scent and flowers whenever possible. It was one of the main ingredients of the first “Eau de Cologne”, produced in 1709 by Italian perfumer Johann.M Farina.

Excellent oil for emotional support that uplifts the spirit and gives emotional and physical support. It takes a large amount of plant material to produce just a little essential oil, making it one of the most expensive oils to use in blends. However, the benefits you get from it in blends are numerous, and a little can go a long way in creating outstanding and uplifting synergies. Inhalation of essential oil has been found to reduce anxiety and increase immune support(1). Its chemical constituents have potent antibacterial and antifungal properties (2). It is an essential oil that supports and calms the nervous system while supporting and strengthening the immune response.

REFERENCE

1- “Citrus aurantium blossom and preoperative anxiety” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22063371/

2- “Antibacterial and antifungal activity of aromatic constituents of essential oils” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9218354/