$24.00 (Incl. GST)
| Petitgrain Paraguay Essential Oil 100% PURE, THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OIL |
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| COMMON NAME | Petitgrain oil |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Citrus aurantium ssp amara |
| PLANT PARTS USED | Leaves |
| EXTRACTION METHOD | Distillation |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Paraguay |
| Petitgrain is made from the same Bitter Orange tree as Neroli. It is made from the leaves rather than the blossoms so has a more green, woody scent than Neroli, but has similar calming and balancing properties. Nature/Essence – Balancing & Calming |
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 FOR THE SKINPetitgrain helps balance the skin – good for oily and problem complexions and to help clear up blemishes. |
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 FOR THE BODYThe calming properties of Petitgrain help relax tense muscles and digestive spasms. Lovely in a massage oil and also popular in deodorant blends. |
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 FOR THE MINDPetitgrain helps balance the nervous system during emotional strain and stress. It calms and soothes during times of panic, anger and sleeplessness, and helps restore inner strength and confidence. Petitgrain is a wonderful tonic to both relax and uplift. |
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 FOR THE HOMEDiffuse Petitgrain when arguments or anger disrupt your home or workspace. It helps clear and lift the atmosphere and also works well as a deodoriser in the home. |
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BLENDS WELL WITH Bergamot, Lavender, Palmarosa, Geranium and Sandalwood |
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| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow brown | |
| Odour Description | Pleasant, fresh, sweet, reminiscent of orange flowers, woody-herbaceous undertones | |
| Main Constituents | Linalool, linalyl acetate | |
| Specific Gravity | Min0.878 | Max0.910 |
| Optical Rotation | Min -8 | Max +3 |
| Refractive Index | Min 1.430 | Max1.489 |
I am quite familiar with petitgrain, but was surprised by the aroma of this petitgrain. Quite a lot different, more pungent with strong green capsicum like notes. Not as uplifting.
Blends well with citrus which improves it for me.
