Description

Petitgrain

Origin and background

Petitgrain essential oil is extracted from the leaves and green twigs of the bitter orange tree by steam distillation. In other words, it is also known as a bitter orange leaf oil.

Three different essential oils are actually made from different parts of the bitter orange tree: orange essential oil is obtained from the peel of orange, petitgrain oil from the leaves and twigs of the same tree, and neroli oil from the blossoms.

Petitgrain oil is sometimes referred to as a poor man's neroli oil because it is much less expensive than neroli oil, but at the same time offers similar uses and benefits as neroli. Petitgrain has wonderful properties, but because it is often overshadowed by precious neroli oil, it hasn't received the recognition it deserves.

Petitigrain oil has long been used in health practices. Historically, this essential oil has been used for cleansing. It is also widely used in the perfume industry, giving a fresh herbal note to body sprays, fragrances, creams, and colognes, popular with both women and men.

Properties

Aromatic properties

During the challenging times of life, this oil helps increase joy and also increases courage and bravery to take on those challenges. At the same time, its aroma helps increase inner hope and peace.

Emotionally, this oil has an uplifting, calming, and balancing effect. Relieves anxiety and helps cope with high stress situations. Helps with insomnia.

The aroma of petitgrain essential oil is a great addition to blends specially designed for men, but it is also suitable to complement women's fragrance blends. In addition, petitgrain oil is considered an aphrodisiac.

Healing properties

This essential oil is suitable as an additive in various skin care products. Helps treat acne, cares for oily skin, reduces sweating.

Recommended uses

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