Latin Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara

Chemistry:  Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, A-Terpineol

Aroma: Fresh, Citrus, Floral/Woody

Good for: Calming. Stress and anxiety relieving. Immune supporting.

Energetics: Great for any stress-related issues and feelings of exhaustion. Soothing and calming, lending itself to creative thinking.

Traditional use: In central and South America, China, Haiti and Italy, tea made from the leaves is taken internally for its digestive and antispasmodic effects. Other remedies are done to treat infant colic, nausea and indigestion. 

Essential oil from the same tree produces bitter orange and neroli essential oils. It shares a lot of the same chemical constituents of both oils yet has less of a floral scent. It dramatically influences stress-related nervous energy and can aid in uplifting your mood (1). It has good antiseptic and deodorising properties (2) and is suitable for supporting the immune system (3). It's a great addition to any blend as it lifts it up and adds a happy note while supporting emotional and physical issues.

REFERENCE

1- “Aromatherapy Improves Work Performance Through Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27763785/

2- Madeleine Kerkhof-Knapp Hayes (2015) Complementary Nursing in End of Life Care. Wernhout (NL): Kicozo - Knowledge Institute for Complementary Nursing

3- Purchon N., Cantele L. (2014) The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness. Toronto, Robert Rose Inc