Orange oil

Orange oil has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in folk remedies throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India, where it is used to boost immunity, alleviate colds, flu, coughs, indigestion, chronic fatigue, convulsions, depression, poor circulation, and skin inflammation.”

Benefits of Orange Oil:

– Used in aromatherapy as a sedative, improves overall mood, and reduces pulse rate.
– Eliminates depression, anxiety, anger, frustration, stress, and sadness.
– Enhances cognitive function, facilitating memory recall, which may be particularly beneficial for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
– Reduces mental and physical fatigue.
– Can be used as an energy booster in the morning, a relaxant in the evening, or to improve cognitive function, reduce depression, stress, or anxiety as needed.
– Aids in sleep and improves sleep quality, accelerating the body’s detoxification process and helping to balance hormones.
– Has expectorant properties to prevent nasal congestion and respiratory issues, combats fever, alleviates dizziness and fatigue, and relieves pain and pressure from sinus headaches.
– Eliminates harmful bacteria.
– Relieves coughing.
– Alleviates allergy symptoms such as itching, headaches, watery eyes, and nasal congestion caused by inflamed nasal passages irritated by small particles like dust, pollen, mold spores, etc.
– Lowers blood pressure.
– Anti-inflammatory properties effectively reduce pain from fractures.

Topical applications:

– Nourishes the skin, soothes any irritation or dryness, and cleanses and balances without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
– Removes harmful bacteria, cleanses the skin, balances moisture and oils, and helps alleviate acne, reducing inflammation and redness.
– Encourages skin exfoliation and reduces the appearance of pores, making it ideal for those suffering from acne, clogged pores, and oily skin.
– Helps reduce dark spots.
– Prevents premature aging, boosts collagen production, and stimulates the skin to be full, soft, and smooth, thereby removing fine lines and wrinkles.
– Treats boils and wounds due to its antiseptic properties.
– Relieves and prevents fungal infections.
– Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties to alleviate cramps, muscle and joint pain, including conditions such as arthritis.
– Reduces redness and swelling caused by inflammation, sprains, strains, and muscle and joint pain.
– Aids in stimulating digestive enzyme secretion, helping alleviate indigestion, irregular digestion, constipation, and bloating when applied directly to the abdominal area. Its diuretic properties can help reduce bloating, stimulate the lymphatic system, bladder, and aid in the elimination of toxins.
– Very beneficial for people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
– Works as a circulatory stimulant, helping alleviate headache, menstrual cramp, abdominal pain, and inflammation, as well as aiding in the elimination of stress, nasal congestion, or bronchial congestion.
– Acts as a muscle relaxant to help alleviate muscle cramps, spasms, convulsions, and coughs.
– Relieves dry, irritated scalp and helps prevent dandruff and skin flaking, while deeply nourishing hair follicles, promoting growth, removing brittle, dry strands, and making hair thick, soft, strong, and healthy.

Other uses:

– As an air purifier/ freshener, it effectively reduces cooking and pet odors, destroying airborne bacteria and pathogens.
– As a non-toxic insect repellent, it prevents houseflies and kills their larvae and pupae. It is also a natural ant killer.
– Makes an excellent natural cleaner, especially for kitchens, with its antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties, proven effective against bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and many fungi that can cause food spoilage. It is also a natural degreaser.

Note: Essential oils are highly concentrated and should always be diluted with a natural oil (such as almond, coconut, grapeseed, or jojoba) before applying to the skin, scalp, or hair).

Ratio: 1 drop to 5ml of oil.

Usage:

– Aromatherapy: Add a few drops to a diffuser.
– Fungal treatment: Apply topically to the affected area.
– Wound treatment: Apply topically to the affected area.
– Skin and hair care: Apply topically or add a few drops to moisturizer, body wash, shampoo, etc.
– Massage: 3 drops in 15-20ml of oil.

Key characteristics:

– Analgesic
– Anxiolytic
– Antimicrobial
– Antioxidant
– Antidepressant
– Ant