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Blood Orange Essential Oil
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 Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
Plant Part: Crude Fruit Peel
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Origin: Italy
Description: Citrus sinensis is a middle-sized evergreen tree, with an arborescent stem, covered with bark of a greenish-brown color, having auxiliary spines on the branches. The leaves are alternate, ovate-oblong, acute, shining green, the stalk more or less winged. The flowers are large, white, rendering the atmosphere around very fragrant; the calyx urceolate and 5-cleft: the petals 5, oblong; the stamens 20 or even more; the filaments compressed at the base, more or less united there, and polyadelphous; the anthers oblong and yellow.
Color: Deep Orange
Common Uses: Therapeutically, it is very similar to sweet orange in its uses, although considered the most antidepressant of the citrus oils. Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cordial, deodorant, digestive, stimulant (nervous), tonic (cardiac, circulatory).
Consistency: Light
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Lavender, lemon, clary sage, myrrh and spicy oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.
Aromatic Scent: Blood Orange essential oil has a warm, fresh citrus scent, radiant, fruity and tangy. More intensely aromatic than the sweet orange we are familiar with, Blood Orange adds a sparkling citrus note to blends. The blood orange has streaks of red in the fruit, and when squeezed the juice is often reddish.
History: Also known as Maltese Orange, the fruit originated in India (some say Vietnam) and was called na rangi in Sanskrit. The na rangi or naranja was translated as norange, and in English usage a norange was back-formed into the more acceptable an orange. The same thing happened in French and Italian, but in Spanish it is still naranja.
Cautions: No known toxicity. Avoid exposure to sunlight after skin application due to possible photo toxicity.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Product Category: essential oils, aromatherapy oils, therapeutic, wholesale, pure, natural, bulk
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Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 05/04/2008
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My favorite citrus oil! This is excellent quality Blood Orange – sweet and fresh.
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Submited By: Kassia from Grand Junction, Colorado on 03/28/2008
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Wow, this is a great citrus smell - just like a tangy, sweet, juicy orange.
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Submited By: SANDY from SELMA, North Carolina on 02/27/2008
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This is the ultimate oil to cheer you up. A few whiffs and you are instantly happy... Also a wonderful addition to your citrus blends.
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Submited By: Marith from Berea, West Virginia on 02/19/2008
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Absolutely YUMMY! If this EO were a man, I'd want to marry it.
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 10/12/2007
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I am so sorry that I ordered the small bottle of this--fantastic scent, holds up well in M&P and CP, doesn't color the soap-----I am very excited to offer these to my customers and I know they'll just love them. I'll be back for more!!!
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Submited By: Laura from Flintstone, Maryland on 08/18/2007
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As soon as I opened this bottle, I couldn't stop smelling it. I haven't even had a chance to use it in anything yet and I can hardly wait to do so. I tried to describe the smell to a family member and was stumped. It reminds me strongly of clementines but also tangerines and every variety of orange out there. And that still doesn't even begin to describe it. It's sweet and tangy and fresh and fruity and you can all take my word for it being an effective anti-depressant. And I'm still shocked by the rock-bottom price of this oil. If you even remotely like the smell of oranges, do not even bother with a small tester size of this one. :o)
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Submited By: Amber from Ludlow, Kentucky on 07/25/2007
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WOW! I know the description lists the strength of this oil as "medium", but it's really strong! So strong that some of the most potent oils I purchased either can't stand up to it, or compete so strongly that they can't be blended. However, this is a good thing - given how far a single drop of this oil will take you, the price is even more amazing. Also, this works even better than clary sage EO as an antidepressant! (Fresh clary sage is still the best, but this oil really gives it a run for its money)! Very, very impressed with this oil, which is richer than sweet orange, but still incredibly bright!
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Submited By: Linda from Cape Coral, Florida on 04/12/2007
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OMG I Love this. Looks beautiful in CP a wonderful deep orange. And it smells so fresh.
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Submited By: Sandi from Vancouver, British Columbia on 02/16/2007
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This citrus oil is very similar to sweet orange essential oil, which most of us are familiar with. However it is sweeter and feels a bit darker or warmer than the popular sweet orange. It's definately worth a try!
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006
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Add this to clove oil and instant heavan! Especially around the holidays!
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Submited By: Cathy from Kingsville, Ontario on 07/28/2006
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Blood orange is another great smelling EO stands up in CP if you add some orris root.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/06/2006
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Beautiful Blood Orange! Another one of my favorites used in so many blends/synergies. A bit warmer than the typical sweet orange but really wonderful! You can't help but smile when enjoying the aroma.
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