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Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck Family: Rutaceae. Synonyms: Citrus x aurantium L. var. sinensis L.; sweet orange; China orange; Portugal orange. Origin: Native to the south west China-Burma borders. Now extensively cultivated in the USA (California, Florida and also in the Mediterranean, especially France, Italy, Spain. The expressed oil mainly produced in the USA, Israel, Cyprus, Brazil. Botanical Description: A medium-sized, dense tree about 8 to 15-meters (30 to 60ft) high with glossy dark green leaves and the golden fruit carried singly or in bunches.The flowers are white and fragrant. The fruit's ovoid or ellipsoid. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by cold expression of the peels (pericarp) of fruits. The oil is orange-yellow, dark orange or olive-orange or occasionally brownish orange mobile liquid. Yield 0.5%. Aroma Profile: Has a refreshing sweet citrus top note. The middle note is sweet, fresh, fruity-aldehydic. The dry out is a bitter-sweet, dry citrus. Major Constituents: Limonene (95%). Adulterants: Synthetic limonene and other terpenes. Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20. Aromatherapy: Uplifting, refreshing, cheering. Blends well with: Neroli, lavender, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, rose, bergamot, lemon, clary sage, myrrh. Safety Data: Skin irritant. Avoid use in sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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