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Orange Citrus sinensis
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Citrus sinensis
Common Names
Orange , Sweet Orange, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
Family
RUTACEAE Rue or Citrus Family
Related Species
C. aurantium
Orange Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Facial and Skin care * Heart Tonics/Cordials * Home Cleaners * Insomnia * Personal Care * Weight Loss *
Parts Used: Fruit rind
Constituents:
Orange Remedies
Prep Methods :Essential Oil
remedy Remedies using Orange
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Essential Oil
aromatherapy Cold-pressed from fresh orange peel, Orange refreshes the mind and regulates the body. It is excellent for lethargy or tiredness, and for wrinkles or a sallow complexion. Orange also is pleasant to use in cleaning products and to remove stains, such as in coffee pots.
Neroli's rich and lovely aroma make it an idea scent to give your home an air of tranquillity and relaxation. Worn as a perfume, it keeps the psyche from overreacting to stimuli and helps you maintain a calm countenance
Petitgrain oil is also distilled from the the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, the flowers of which yield neroli essential oil. The fragrance of petitgrain is sweet, woody-floral and reminiscent of orange flowers, but a little less suave and floral-sweet.
Emotional Healing Benefits
Mood Uplfting *Stress Relief *
Quick Tips
A few drops of Sweet Orange essential oil added to a facial wash or shower gel encourages radiant, younger looking skin.
referencesOrange Medicinal Uses & References
Stimulate metabolic rate
Bitter orange contains several chemical compounds believed to stimulate metabolic rate, which may increase calorie burning in the body. While no clinical trials have substantiated the effectiveness of bitter orange as weight loss supplement, it appears to be effective in combination with St. John's wort and caffeine. 760
Side Effects:
Bitter orange or synephrine, found in bitter orange, has been associated with adverse cardiovascular reactions.
Plant Description
Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
Citrus sinensisThe orange is a small flowering tree growing to about 10 m tall with evergreen leaves, which are arranged alternately, of ovate shape with crenulate margins and 4–10 cm long. The orange fruit is a hesperidium, a type of berry. Neroli blossoms are small, white and very aromatic and grow on the stately bitter orange tree. Native to China the tree is now cultivated in Egypt, Sicily and the South of France.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
history The first mention of oranges comes from the the writings of the Arabs, both the common and official names are derived from the Sanskirt nagaranga thought the Arabic naranj. The Romans drank orange-flower water to reduce hangovers. Grieve, M.,601 Oranges were introduced into Britain around 1290 and taken to the New World by Christopher Columbus, who planted seeds in 1493.Walji, H.Ph.D.,118 Oranges have been known since the first century, but Neroli was only discovered in the seventeeth century. The Venetians used it liberally to counter the plague and other fevers. Walji, H.Ph.D.,115 Named for the Princess of Nerola, who used it to scent her gloves.

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Neroli (Orange Flower) essential oil (Citrus aurantium) Origin- Tunisia Method of Cultivation- Cultivated
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