Sweet Orange Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Citrus Sinensis | |
| Common Name | : | Sweet orange peel oil, Citrus sinensis oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8008-57-9 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Peel | |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed | |
| Color & Odor | : | Yellow orange to deep orange clear liquid with lively, fruity, sweet, citrusy fragrances |
Description :
It is distilled from the peel of the fruit. It has a lively, fruity, sweet aroma.
Constituents & Specifications :
Orange oil has various chemical compounds that include pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, linalool, citronellal, neral, geranial, decylic aldehyde, Terpineol and carotin.
Specific Gravity : 0.84200 to 0.84600 @ 25.00 °C
Refractive Index : 1.47200 to 1.47400 @ 20.00 °C
Properties :
Analgesic, anti emetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, aphrodisiaac, cardiac, larvicidal, laxative, digestive, stimulant(energetic) and tonic.
Benefits & Uses :
- Orange oil is a tonic for anxiety and depression.It also stimulates the digestive system and is effective for constipation.
- Orange oil can be used effectively on the immune system as well as for colds and flu and to eliminate toxins from the body. It is a good diuretic and is most useful in balancing water retention and obesity.
- It is widely used as a flavoring of food and drinks.
- It is also used in perfumery, soap making, skin care products and other cosmetics products.