Petitgrain Bigarade Essential Oil "citrus aurantium"

Petitgrain Bigarade essential oil is extracted from the leaves and young branches of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium var. amara). Some of its characteristics are described below:

Origin:

The bitter orange tree is native to Southeast Asia and is cultivated in different parts of the world, such as Spain, Italy, Morocco and Egypt.

Properties:

Petitgrain bigarade essential oil has a fresh, floral and slightly citrus aroma. It is transparent and pale yellow in color. It is used in aromatherapy for its calming and relaxing properties, as well as its ability to relieve stress and anxiety. It is also used in the cosmetic and fragrance industry.

Uses:

Petitgrain bigarade essential oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve stress, anxiety, insomnia and other emotional disorders. It is also used in cosmetic skin and hair care products such as soaps, shampoos and creams. In the fragrance industry, it is used to create perfumes and other aromatic products.

Obtaining method:

Petitgrain bigarade essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and young branches of the bitter orange tree. It is important to use only the young leaves and branches to obtain a high quality oil. The distillation process produces a small amount of essential oil, so a large amount of plant material is required to obtain a significant amount of oil. The essential oil is stored in dark bottles and kept in a cool, dark place to preserve its aroma and properties.

Botanical name: Citrus aurantium
INCI: : CITRUS AURANTIUM LEAF OIL
Family: Rutaceae
Part used: Leaves
Cultivation: Organic / Conventional
Main components: Linalol, Linalin Acetate
CAS: 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
EINECS: 277-143-2