Nirisha Bitter Orange Essential Oil

Bitter orange is a plant. The peel. flower. leaf. fruit. and fruit juice are used to make medicine. Bitter orange oil is made from the peel. It has a place in many products spanning the healthcare, aromatherapy and flavour and fragrance sectors. In aromatherapy. the essential oil of bitter orange is applied to the skin and also inhaled as a painkiller. Bitter orange peel is applied to the skin for swelling (inflammation) of the eyelid and its lining, as well as the retina in the eye. It is also used for bleeding from the retina, exhaustion accompanying colds. headaches. nerve pain. muscular pain, joint pain. bruises. swelling of the veins (phlebitis). hair loss and bed sores. 

Common Uses: 

• Skin: Bitter orange essential oil has been proved effective in treating numerous skin problems with its antiseptic. antibacterial and antifungal properties. It aids in clearing acne. cold sores. wounds. psoriasis. eczema and certain other skin problems due to excessive stagnation of oil. 
• Mind: Inhaling the energizing and enlivening fragrance of this oil especially during the early hours of the day promises a serene atmosphere and instills complete calmness in your 
• Body: Bitter orange essential oil is also used in treating chronic fatigue syndrome. intestinal ulcers, lowering blood sugar level in diabetic patients. sleep disorders. joint pain, muscular aches, bruises, cold and certain other liver and gall bladder problems. 

Blends Well With: Lavender. Bergamot. Rosewood. lemon, clary sage, myrrh and spicy oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. 

Caution: Avoid during pregnancy and with sensitive skin. It can cause possible sensitization in some individuals, so use in very low concentration only. It is important to note that all Essential Oils are extremely concentrated in nature and if to be applied on the skin or body. should always be diluted upto a maximum dosage of 4% in a suitable carrier oil.