Orange oil: healing properties. Video

Orange is an evergreen tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Its fruits are spherical. The orange peel is orange, and the inside is fragrant, juicy and tasty sweet and sour pulp.

It is grown in tropical and subtropical countries: East and Central Asia, the Mediterranean, Australia, South America, South Africa.

Orange fruits contain vitamins (C, B1, B6, B2, P, A), acids, fiber, useful minerals and phytoncides. Orange juice is one of the healthiest fruit juices available.

Oranges are eaten fresh, made from them marmalade, candied fruits, jams, used for the manufacture of various drinks and flavoring confectionery

Orange oil is obtained by hydrodistillation or cold pressing from citrus peels (leaves and flowers are used to make other oils – petitgrain and neroli). For pressing, the peel is taken, both bitter and sweet varieties of oranges. However, the aroma of bitter orange oil is considered more subtle.

Essential oil from orange contributes to concentration, so before important speeches and important meetings, during exams, use it for aromatherapy.

Orange oil has a good soothing effect. It is indicated for stress and insomnia, and is also used in the treatment of depression.

For medical purposes, essential oil is used to treat diseases of the oral cavity, obesity, acute respiratory diseases, edema and circulatory disorders.

The therapeutic effect of this oil is manifested in the relief of muscle, joint, menstrual and headaches.

Essential oil is widely used in cosmetology. It is an excellent remedy in the fight against cellulite. For this, it is recommended to add the oil to massage products, to relaxing baths, and also to use it internally.

Oil-enriched creams and emulsions help restore skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and are used as a vitaminizing, whitening and protective agent. For problematic facial skin, it helps to tighten pores and reduce acne scars.

By adding 5-7 drops of orange essential oil per 10 g of shampoo, you can get a product that will make your hair shiny, give it strength and get rid of dandruff.

Before using any essential oil, a sensitivity test should be performed by applying a drop of oil to the skin behind the ear or to the bend of the elbow for several hours.

There are contraindications for using orange essential oil:

• individual intolerance
• hypotension
• severe gallstone disease