Petitgrain Essential Oil – Organic

WHO AM I?

Processing method of petitgrain essential oil: steam distillation
Part of the plant: leaves and twigs
Odour: Fresh, floral and green
Chakra: Sacral Chakra
Origin: Paraguay

Botanical name: Citrus aurantium L. ssp. amara var. pumilia
Family: Rutaceae

Several essential oils are coming from this tree:

• petitgrain bigarade EO (leaves) whose main properties are close to that of the fine lavender EO.
• neroli EO (flower): it is recognized for its anti-anxiety and anti-depressant properties superior to the first one.
• Its fruit, the bitter orange, is not really edible. Indeed, the zest of its fruit provides an essence traditionally used in liqueurs.

The essential oil of Petitgrain bigarade has similar properties to the essential oil of Neroli, but is cheaper than this one

Chemistry:

• Monoterpenols: linalool (18 to 32%), alpha-terpineol (3 to 8%)
• Esters: linalyl acetate (36 to 57%), geranyl acetate (2 to 6%)

100 % pure & natural without any other additives – ORGANIC

PROPERTIES OF PETITGRAIN ESSENTIAL OIL

• Anti-spasmodic, it helps muscles relaxation +++
• Respiratory and cardiac regulator regarding palpitations
• Anti-inflammatory
• Slightly antibacterial (staphylococcus, pneumococcus)
• Powerful harmonizer on the affective level, it is “the heart’s oil” +++
• Sedative, it assists sleep +++
• Relaxing, it is calming and antidepressant ++
• Used to remove stains and to regulate sebum secretion
• Healing, regenerating and skin tonic, it revitalises tissue
• Nervous system regulator

♦Main psycho-emotional properties♦

• repairs “broken hearts”, emotional wounds
• harmonization of emotions

USAGE OF PETITGRAIN ESSENTIAL OIL

ORAL*	DERMAL	DIFFUSION
HEALTH	BEAUTY	WELL BEING
COSMETIC	HAIR
*after medical advice

USERS OF PETITGRAIN ESSENTIAL OIL

ADULTS & TEENS	KIDS 8+	PREGNANT + 3 MONTHS & BREASTFEEDING
	KIDS 8-	PREGNANT - 3 MONTHS

INDICATIONS OF PETITGRAIN ESSENTIAL OIL

HEALTH	-Respiratory problems: spasmodic coughs, asthma, chest tightness -Cardio-vascular problems: tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, palpitations, extra systoles
WELL BEING	-Stress, nervousness, depression, anxiety, insomnia, mental fatigue -Psychosis, sexual obsession -Spasms and muscular cramps of nervous origin (stress)
BEAUTY	-Acne-prone skins -Oily hair

PRACTICE

• Oily or dull hair: for example, add 2 drops to your shampoo dose

Digestive system

• Difficult digestion or digestive cramps: add 1 drop EO in 4 drops VO. Then massage the tummy and the sole feet.
• Digestive cramps: add 1 drop EO in 4 drops VO. Then massage the tummy.
• Kid’s hiccup: add 1 drop EO in 5 drops VO. Then massage between the shoulder blades of the child, during the release of the hiccup.

Nervous system

• Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia, palpitations…): add 1 drop EO in 4 drops VO. Then massage the sole feet and solar plexus, or diffusion.
• Hypertension: add 1 drop EO in 4 drops VO, then massage the back. You can also use it in diffusion.
• Agitation, anxiety or weariness, stress and sadness, bacterial infections: you can use it in olfaction or diffusion.

Cooking
In practice: You can possibly use it in cooking, specifically in savoury and sweet dishes. This original flavour complements fruit, especially oranges, in raw or cooked recipes. It can also flavour your pastries such as muffins

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The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is for educational purposes only. Especially, in severe cases or where symptoms persist, consult a health professional. Therefore, Pacific Scents is not responsible for using essential oils by you or anyone else. As a result, we strongly encourage you to consult the advice of trusted medical professionals and relevant sources of information when making decisions about your health.

CAUTION

• Avoid eye and mucous membranes contact.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid with pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under the age of 6 and also epileptic people.
• As a rule, it is recommended to test the product by applying a little in the crook of your elbow or on your wrist before using it.
• Petitgrain bigarade essential oil is NOT dermocaustic

STORAGE CONDITIONS

• Keep in the original bottle,
• Store away from air and light, at a temperature below 25C
• Shelf life: 1/2 years from when you open the bottle