Bitter Orange Essential Oil (Italy)
country of origin
Italy
Appearance and smell
Italian bitter orange essential oil is a clear light yellow or dark yellow liquid with a unique bitter aroma, slightly citrus freshness and a hint of floral scent.
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Plant characteristics
The tree is no more than 9 meters tall and has brown bark and green twigs. The fruit is round or oval with a rough surface, and the ripe skin exudes a strong and bitter aroma.
Extraction Part
peel
Main chemical components
Monoterpenes (limonene, β-pinene), esters (agaryl acetate, neryl acetate), methyl anthranilate
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Historical Uses
The bitter orange tree is native to southern China, northeastern India and Central Asia, and was introduced to the Mediterranean region after the 16th century. Bitter orange has a variety of uses. The essential oil extracted from the peel is often used in perfumery, making perfumes, and as a flavoring agent in the food industry. Its white flowers are extracted to make neroli essential oil, while the leaves are used to make petitgrain essential oil. The fruit is harvested both immature and ripe and used in traditional Chinese medicine to improve digestion and strengthen the stomach.
Personal use scenarios
Fresh Atmosphere: Use in an aroma diffuser at home or in the office to add a fresh and energizing atmosphere.
Perfume blending: As the base ingredient in perfume, it brings citrus freshness and layering.
Mood Adjustment: When you need to relax or boost your confidence, add it to massage oil and enjoy the soothing aromatherapy effect.
Cleaning Products: Add a small amount to detergent to enhance cleaning effect and emit a pleasant aroma.
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Quality Assurance
It is extracted from Italian bitter orange peels by cold pressing, without any adulteration or inferior materials.
It is recommended to confirm the product's Latin scientific name (Citrus aurantium) when purchasing to ensure authentic quality.
Precautions
Please make sure that the purchase source is reliable and has been certified for production quality to avoid inferior substitutes affecting your user experience.
Reasons to choose bitter orange
Unique aroma: sweet but slightly bitter, more layered than sweet orange, suitable for those who like citrus aromas with woody tones.
All-round balancing effect: It can both boost your spirits and relax your body and mind, suitable for use all day long.
Gentle and non-irritating: More suitable for sensitive skin than lemon and grapefruit, suitable for skin care and aromatherapy massage.
Suitable for meditation and sleep aid: more suitable for night meditation, relaxation and sleep aid than other citrus fruits.
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warn
Please dilute before use, for external use only.
May cause skin irritation in some individuals, skin test recommended prior to use.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Keep out of reach of children.
Product Description
Product Details
- Material
- Glass
- Where It's Made
- Italy
- Unique Features
- Eco-Friendly
- Stock
- More than 10
- Ranking
- No.128,425 - Home & Living | No.11,145 - Fragrances
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- Listing Summary
- Italian bitter orange essential oil exudes a fresh, slightly sour citrus aroma, with both elegant floral and woody notes, rich in layers and not pungent. It is pale yellow to golden yellow in color, has a light and flowing texture and spreads quickly. Often used in aromatherapy and skin care, it can bring vitality and joy, boost spirits, and add depth to the aroma of citrus essential oils.
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