General Properties

• anti-anxiety
• antibacterial
• antidepressant
• antiseptic
• antispasmodic
• aphrodisiac
• cytophylactic
• tissue stimulant

Description

Neroli is steam distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree (Seville tree). It is so very expensive because it can take up to 1000 lbs of orange blossoms to make just one pound of essential oil! Its active principles include linalol, linalyl acetate, limonene, nerol and nerolidol. Some of its countries of origin are France, Egypt, Italy and Morocco.

Neroli has been used effectively to treat anxiety and sleep disorders arising from anxiety, emotional problems and shock. On a mental level, it is wonderful for dealing with anxiety both current, everyday events (interview, exam, etc.) and the more long term, serious states. In skin care it is excellent for use on dry or sensitive skin, though it may be used by any skin type as it has the special property of being able to stimulate the growth of new skin cells. It is safe to use during pregnancy and is wonderful when mixed in with a base cream to help prevent stretch marks.

Neroli blends well with all citrus oils and Ylang ylang. For a highly seductive blend, mix with Rose and Jasmine!

Specific Cautions

References

Information about this essential oil came from the following sources:

1. Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Fragrant Pharmacy. (Toronto: Bantam Books, 1990)
2. Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. (United Kingdom: Saffron Walden, 1988)
3. Tisserand, Robert and Tony Balacs. Essential Oil Safety. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1995)

Note and Disclaimer

The information and opinions provided here are for general educational purposes only and do not replace medical advice. It is your responsibility to consult a suitably qualified medical practitioner to ensure that you will not have any medical problems from any of our products.

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