| ESSENTIAL OIL of Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a fun | | | | Some more great uses for Orange essential oil: |
| cheery oil that is one of my all-time favorites and one | | | | Orange oil is great for wood care and furniture. It is |
| that is perfect for someone just being introduced to | | | | gentle yet it powerfully protects wood from insect |
| essential oils. Essential orange oil has many uses both | | | | damage and easily cleans fingerprints and grime off of |
| physiologically and emotionally. | | | | the furniture without damaging it. |
| Orange essential oil helps prevent the growth of | | | | Use orange essential oil for cleaning oil and grease |
| bacteria and stops free radicals (orange essential oil | | | | from your cooktop and surrounding areas in the |
| has a 7500 score on the ORAC scale - Oxygen | | | | kitchen. |
| Radical Absorbance Capacity...making it a very good | | | | Add a few drops of orange essential oil to hand soap |
| anti-oxidant) | | | | to clean dirt, grease and even paint off of dirty hands. |
| Orange essential oil also enhances the absorption of | | | | Mix a couple drops of orange essential oil with some |
| vitamin C in the body. It is high in vitamin C and | | | | baking soda to make a paste and brush your teeth for |
| carotene (vitamin A). Orange essential oil is also very | | | | natural teeth whitening instead of chemical bleaches |
| high in limonene, a super-nutrient that has been studied | | | | that are absorbed sublingually into the bloodstream. |
| extensively for its ability to prevent cellular mutations | | | | Massage orange essential oil over cellulite problem |
| and combat cancer tumor growth in over 50 clinical | | | | areas for smoother looking and feeling skin. |
| studies. | | | | Massage over callouses on the bottoms of feet for |
| It benefits the heart by lowering the heart rhythm and | | | | smooth and pretty feet. |
| helping to regulate the heartbeat. It is beneficial for | | | | Orange oil is also a perfect oil to add to your culinary |
| hypertension and arteriosclerosis, is anticoagulant, | | | | favorites. It stimulates the appetite and digestion. I love |
| stimulates the bladder and kidneys, is a diuretic and is | | | | adding a heaping tablespoon of raw cacao powder |
| great for relieving fluid retention, it also softens the | | | | and about 8-10 drops of orange essential oil to my |
| epidermis, reduces the appearance of cellulite, | | | | morning protein shake for a wonderful chocolate |
| stimulates blood circulation and lymph fluids and is very | | | | orange flavor that is super high in anti-oxidants too. |
| helpful in treating swollen tissue. | | | | Believe it or not it is excellent on salads. Once I |
| Orange essential oil is very beneficial and soothing to | | | | accidentally picked up a bottle of orange essential oil |
| dry, irritated, or acne-prone skin conditions. Its | | | | instead of the lemon essential oil and put it all over my |
| regenerative properties make it good for aging as well | | | | salad...when I realized I had used the wrong oil and |
| as rough or calloused skin. Avoid applying to skin that | | | | thought I had ruined my salad I almost threw it out and |
| will be exposed to sunlight or UV light within 24 hours. | | | | started over but when I tasted it, it was amazing...even |
| It is a very warming oil both physically and emotionally. | | | | better than lemon...now I use it all the time on salads. |
| Orange essential oil is uplifting and anti-depressant. A | | | | I also add a few drops of orange essential oil to a |
| 1995 Mie University study found citrus fragrances | | | | honey and balsamic vinegar reduction...after it cools |
| boosted immunity, induced relaxation and reduced | | | | down of course so I don't destroy the essential oil...and |
| depression | | | | use this as a wonderful glaze over duck breast. |
| For geographical locations that lack sunshine on a | | | | It's great in deserts too like cheesecake, cookies, and |
| regular basis or rooms without much light, diffusing | | | | mulled wine and anything chocolate. Add a drop to |
| orange essential oil is great for helping with depression | | | | orange spice tea with a little coconut milk for a |
| and seasonal affective disorder. | | | | wonderful alternative to coffee with cream. |
| Orange helps to stimulate joy, optimism and | | | | This is a great beginner oil that everyone loves and |
| playfulness...it harmonizes feelings and awakens | | | | should always have on hand. |
| creativity. It's wonderful to use for children and for | | | | PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article is based |
| adults too who want to laugh and play or for times | | | | solely on the use of 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade |
| when you may feel tense, nervous and withdrawn and | | | | Essential Oils due to their high quality and tested purity. |
| need help to relax and open up. | | | | The use of a brand of uncertain quality and/or purity |
| Physiologically orange essential oil creates warmth and | | | | will provide you with potentially dangerous, if not lethal, |
| pleasure in the body and stimulates sensuality and | | | | results. The author assumes no responsibility for your |
| pleasure...especially when combined with ylang ylang | | | | improper use of this information. |
| essential oil. Orange helps connect us to our five | | | | The statements about these oils have not been |
| physical senses and also helps to remove inhibitions. | | | | evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These |
| Diffusing orange essential oil in the bedroom might be | | | | oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent |
| highly beneficial in certain ways. | | | | any disease. |