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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: Mechelle from Gastonia, North Carolina on 09/30/2009
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This is a wonderful wonderful essential oil. It blends fabulously with anything :)
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Submited By: Ilkia from Akron, Ohio on 09/24/2009
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I love this product. I must say, when I first got it I was skeptical when the package arrived however, the smell was so intoxicating I could not stop from smiling. This sent can be smelled through the bottle. I did not even have to open it up before I fell in love with it. I used this with the lemongrass eo in the ND body butter and I could not get enough. My daughter had me make some for her and her friends. I would have to say that this will definitely be a favorite of mine.
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Submited By: Suzanna from Corfu, New York on 09/18/2009
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Blood Orange added a wonderful note to my fall smudge blend! I love eating blood oranges and it smelled as if I just peeled and broke one apart! It always reminds me of my gram and her purchassing them during holiday times. Your oil are of the highest quality. Please keep it up!
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Submited By: Pete from Xenia, Ohio on 08/20/2009
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Wow...top notch oil with a scent you can smell without opening the container. I highly recommend New Directions for all you candle and cosmetic needs!
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Submited By: Erin from Grand Rapids, Michigan on 06/07/2009
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What a delicious oil! I have never been disappointed with any oils I've ordered from ND, and this is no exception. Opening the bottle was like zesting the orange myself! I added this to lavender for a sweet smelling deodorant blend, and also with valerian and chamomile for a sleep blend that I drop on my pillow each night.
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 05/28/2009
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4th time buyer of this EO---one of the best EOs out there at a fantastic price!
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Submited By: Benjamin from South Point, Ohio on 05/15/2009
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This is an amazing EO. The scent is so uplifting and fresh. It smells like a bottle of fresh squeezed blood oranges (peel and all). I used this EO (along with clove and benzoin oils) in my first ever batch of soap, and it adds a very warm/sweet tone to the overall frangrance. This was my first order with NDA, and it certainly won't be my last. I'm super impressed with the products, packaging, and service.
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Submited By: piper from Denver, Colorado on 02/26/2009
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wonderful citrus, sweet but not too sweet, you can smell the peel, which is fantastic.
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Submited By: Teresa from Alamogordo, New Mexico on 02/17/2009
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I really love the very fresh sweet orange scent of this EO. Glad I bought the 16.7 oz. size. Gave some away and everybody loved it also.
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Submited By: anshin from Vancouver, British Columbia on 01/20/2009
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Blood Orange EO has a very warm, softer scent than the other orange scents. Reminds me of marmalade jam and the colour of the oil is intense orange, gives soaps a nice golden tone. Wish I had bought the larger size! Great job ND on providing so many selections.
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Submited By: Jennifer from UTICA, New York on 12/28/2008
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This EO smells great. A very natural orange citrus scent, plus it gives soaps a nice color. Works well on its own, or blended with other EO's.
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 08/07/2008
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I can't get enough of this scent---truly remarkable! I've purchased this EO several times before, and will keep coming back for more. Very sweet, very intense and aromatic, it makes my mouth water~
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Submited By: Monique from Pembroke Pines, Florida on 06/19/2008
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The smell is so great! I use it in my lotion formula and I burn it in my essential oil burner. I will buy more and pray that it is always in stock.
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Submited By: Judith from Reisterstown, Maryland on 06/17/2008
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A sweet, rich orange scent. Good for sweet scents, but I like the bitter orange when I want something more stimulating.
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Submited By: Christina from Houston, Texas on 06/11/2008
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Smells very nice! Can't wait to blend it with some other EOs for my HP soap.
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Submited By: Louis from Faison, North Carolina on 05/15/2008
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Love, Love, Love this EO. Reminds me of walking through an orange grove. Sweet and fresh.
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 05/09/2008
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This was a really popular seller around Hallowe'en the last time I bought this scent...I think the name had something to do with it.. :)
Wonderful, sweet and intense aroma---sooooooo much better than just a "regular" orange scent.
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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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