DEFINITION

Botanical name - Citrus aurantium.
This oil is made from 3% essential oil extracted from the flower by steam distillation in a jojoba oil base.

DESCRIPTION

Used as a primary ingredient in the first Eau de Cologne in the 18th Century. This exquisite oil's namesake is credited to a princess of Nerola in Italy who cherished wearing it as a perfume.

Responsible for the wonderful scent of the orange flower. It is yellowish in colour and takes one ton of flowers to extract one kilogram of oil; hence this oil's expensiveness. This is a Middle to Base Note oil.

APPLICATIONS

CALMING - Neroli, being slightly hypnotic and sleep inducing, is beneficial to overwrought bodies, brings welcome relief to insomnia; use in a MASSAGE OIL BLEND or treat yourself to a THERAPEUTIC BATH. A THERAPEUTIC BATH or gentle massage using DIRECT APPLICATION to the abdomen can bring calm when stress is causing stomach butterflies. In the week leading up to menstruation a Neroli THERAPEUTIC BATH a day can help alleviate premenstrual tension. Use only as directed and consult a health care professional if pain or symptoms persist.

STRENGTHENING - Wonderfully nurturing before stressful events or after traumatic experiences; use in a THERAPEUTIC BATH or MASSAGE OIL BLEND. Invaluable in skin care for the treatment of dry, sensitive or mature skin which blossoms under Neroli's gentle care. Make up a SKIN or FACIAL OIL.

THIS OIL IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN AN OIL BURNER AS IT IS IN A JOJOBA OIL BASE.

NOTES

The following applications assume that a high quality oil is being used. Please read the information topic on Aromatherapy - Essential Oils.

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