Petitgrain Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Citrus aurantium | |
| Common Name | : | Citrus aurantium l. leaf oil, Petitgrain essential oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8014-17-3, F.E.M.A. : 2855 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Leaves & Twigs | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Clear to a yellow tinge tansperant liquid with resh, floral, citrusy, lighter in fragrance than neroli and slightly woody fragrance |
Description :
Petitgrain is an essential oil that is extracted from the green twigs of the bitter orange plant (Citrus aurantium var. amara) via steam distillation.
Constituents & Specifications :
Petitgrain oil has various chemical compounds that include Linalyl Acetate, Linalol, Nerol, Alpha-Terpineol, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene and Myrcene.
Specific Gravity : 0.87800 to 0.88900 @ 25.00 °C
Refractive Index : 1.45000 to 1.46000 @ 20.00 °C
Properties :
It is antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, deodorant, and nervine. It has antidepressant, antispasmodic, deodorant and vitalizing, refreshing and cooling properties.
Benefits & Uses :
- Petitgrain essential oil will help to calm anger and reduce panic. It has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and helps to calm a racing heart and relax muscles.
- It has been used to treat impotence, mental fatigue, colic, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, fainting, vertigo, halitosis and many respiratory conditions.
- It is helpful to acne, pimples, scars and other skin related problems. It has antiseptic and tonic properties and is helpful in toning skin.
- It is used in manufacture of superior quality skin care and cosmetic products.
- Used for high graded perfumery & other fragrances.