Elcarim Sweet Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis)

Sweet Orange Essential Oil 

Primary Benefits:

•  Nervous Anxiety Relief
•  Ease Constipation
•  Reduces Cellulite 
•  Reduces Intestinal Spasm
•  Fluid Retention & Detoxifying

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Methods of extraction : cold pressed

Colours : A yellow to orange liquid with fresh, sweet, fruity, citrus aroma Therapeutic properties : antibacterial, antiseptic, calmative, chologogue, depurative, diuretic, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic

Functions : Nervous anxiety, constipation, intestinal spasm, fluid retention, detoxifying, heavy legs, cellulite, insomnia, depression, anxiety, stress related conditions, tension, convalescence

Methods of use :

Bath : Hot tubs - add 6-8 drops to the water and disperse it well with your hand. Essential oil are not water soluble and may leave a residue in or around your tub.

Shower - add 1-5 drops, wash usual. Then drop the essential oil onto the washcloth or sponge and rub it briskly over the body as you continue to stand under the running water. Breath in the aromatic steam through your nose. Avoid face and the delicate membrance areas

Foot - add 5-8 drops in a bowl of water. Fill in a large bowl with warm water and add the essential oil, dispersing it well with your hand. Soak the feet for a maximum of 20 minutes.

Compresses : Add 3-10 drops of essential oil. Compresses can be hot or cold. Broadly speaking, hot compresses are used on muscular aches and pains, while cold is used for any inflamed or swollen area, including sprains and strains. Hot increases circulation to the area while cold can decreased. Place the essential oil in a half cup of water (hot or cold), and then dampen the cloth in the cup, collecting the essential oil onto the cloth, squeeze out the excess water and place over the problematic area.

Diffuse: Depending on the size of the diffuser, it can be candle or ultrasoninc. Add the desire drops of essential oil onto to the dish or water tank and diffuse accordingly.

Dilution : 5 drops of essential oil to 10 drops of carrier oil this methods is used in case of acute infection, when high concentration of essential oil is required but where neat essential oil would not be appropriate. Simply apply to the affected area.

Lotion and cream, massage oil : Add 10 drops to each 30 ml unscented lotion or cream, apply directly

Precaution : Photosensitizer, do not apply to skin prior to sun exposure,

Blend well with : Cedarwood atlas, Cinnamon, Clary sage, Clove bud, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sandalwood and all other citrus oils.