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Petitgrain (Bigarde) Essential Oil Armatherapy

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Petitgrain

Common Names
Petitgrain , Bigarde
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantium
Family
Rutaceae
Note
Top/Middle
Aroma
citrus

What is Petitgrain Oil ?

Properties & Uses:
Calming *Skin *Uplifting *

Petitgrain essential oil has a combination scent that is a bit citrus combined with a floral and woody note. It is one of the oils that comes from the bitter orange tree, and is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs. It is often used in perfumery and cosmetics as is its more expensive bitter orange relative, neroli.

Petitgrain essential oil has benefits for providing relaxation, having antidepressant properties. It is antiseptic and also good for the skin and hair.

It blends well with a lot of oils such as sweet marjoram, geranium, rose, cedarwood, frankincense, jasmine, sandalwood, ylang-ylang and patchouli, as well as the citrus oils. Add it to skin and hair products for it's fragrance and antiseptic abilities.

Side Effects: of Petitgrain
None noted. Generally considered safe.


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Aromatherapy Remedies
Recipe List
Easy-Now Unstress Blend
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Botanical Information - Rituals & History : Petitgrain oil is distilled from the the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, the flowers of which also yield neroli essential oil.