Petitgrain Bigarade oil is extracted from the Bitter Orange evergreen tree, native to China. It produces white fragrant flowers and small fleshy orange fruit. It is most likely a cross between the pomelo and the mandarin. Very popular in perfumery, it also has a reputation medicinally as a stimulant and appetite suppressant, due to its active ingredient, synephrine. It is also thought to bring calm and composure.
Nervous system support
Add 5 drops to a diffuser. Enhance with 3 drops of Geranium and 2 drops of Bergamot. Repeat as required.
Calm and composure
Blend 7 drops with 3 drops of Sandalwood or Cedarwood Atlas and add to a diffuser or bath. Therapeutic baths should not exceed 15 minutes.
Confidence booster
Place 1 drop on each wrist, or 10 drops to a diffuser. Repeat as often as required.
Perfume
Apply 10 drops to a diffuser or bath, or wear on pulse points as required. Therapeutic baths should not exceed 15 minutes.
100% pure Citrus auranthium aur., distilled leaves and flowers
Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Limonene, Geranyl acetate, Geraniol