Petitgrain Bigarade
Latin Name: Citrus aurantium
Family: Rutaceae
Plant Part: Leaves, twigs branches
Method: Distallation
Note:/Element: Note: Top/Middle Element: Metal
Functional Group: Alcohol, Ester, Terpene, Aldehyde
Type: Relaxing , balancing
Ayurvedic Dosha: Vatta, Pitta, Kapha
Scent: Fresh, Citrusy, herbaceous, tart, sweet, slightly floral.
For Skin Type: Oily, acne
Cautions: None, Petitgrain oil is not phototoxic.
Physical Uses: Colds, coughs, menstrual and stomach cramps, stretch marks, scars, papitations, perspiration, muscle and joint pain, headaches and migraines, mature skin.
Mental/Emotional: Stress, depression, anxiety, anger, panic
Other Uses: Men colognes and aftershaves.
Blends Well With: Flower, Fruit, Leaf, Resin, Root, Seed, Spice, Wood
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References:
Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Master Level, 2001-2012.
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