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PETITGRAIN (Citrus aurantium amara)
PETITGRAIN (Citrus aurantium amara)
Petitgrain Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree. It is grown commercial in France, North Africa and South America.
Petitgrain has been used in eau
de Cologne for hundreds of years because of its refreshing, stimulating and deodorising effects.
Today it is used in perfumery, cosmetics and as a flavouring for drinks.
Pure Petitgrain essential oil has a
tangy, sharp, orange smell and combines both relaxing and stimulating properties.
USES:
Massage, baths,
inhalation.
To relax after a hard day add the essential oil to a warm bath.
For tension, massage Petitgrain Essential Oil into the lower spine, upper back, nape of the neck and temples.
CAUTION:
Petitgrain essential oil is perfectly safe for home use.
All citrus oils need to be stored in a cool, dark to preserve them and keep them fresh.
