Essential Oil

Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium ssp. amara)

From the fpetitgrainamily of Rutaceae and originally from South-East Asia and Europe, "Petitgrain" is the name given to essential oils extracted by steam distilling the leaves of lemon, mandarin, and bitter orange trees.

Oil Characteristics : Clear and fluid liquid, colorless to pale yellow with a fresh citrus smell reminding orange blossom.

Properties : 

• Nervous re-equilibrator++
• Relaxant
• Cardiac regulator
• Antiseptic and digestive
• Antispasmodic+++
• Anti-inflammatory+
• Anti-infectious
• Antibacterial (pneumococcus and staphylococcus aureus)+

Indications : 

• Neurovegetative dystonia+++
• Infected acne++
• Chronic hepatitis
• Rheumatism

Use : 

• External Use : For vertebral and solar plexus massage, 5 to 20 drops of essential oil one or three times a day.
• Internal Use : 1 or 2 drops taken three to four times a day.

Size : Bottle of 15 ml & 50 ml