Orange essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils

The essential oil of an orange has long been used both for medicinal purposes, and as a raw material for perfumes and cosmetics. Its quality directly depends on the method and technology of extraction. The most high-quality oil can be obtained by pressing the peel of an orange without pulp.

It is ungrateful to enumerate all the substances in its composition, since the essential orange oil contains about 500 chemical substances. Leading among them are: monoterpene D-limonene (about 90%), monoterpenol, D-linalool. All of them have antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory properties.

The essential oil of orange also contains a significant amount of caprylic acid esters, which has a good sedative effect; Citral and citronellal, known as excellent sedative and antiviral substances.

Orange oil has found its application in many areas. It has long been used in the therapy of cardiovascular diseases and diseases of the bladder and kidneys, arrhythmias, cellulitis, depressive and anxious conditions. This oil stimulates carbohydrate-fat metabolism and elimination of various toxic substances from the body. It has a choleretic effect, prevents the formation of stones, restores the work of the intestine. Orange oil has a calming effect and mobilizes the adaptive and protective capabilities of the body. It significantly accelerates the recovery period after surgery and infections.

Essential oil of orange significantly reduces the tension when accommodation, relieves eye fatigue, especially after heavy loads on the organs of vision. It has a favorable effect on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. It is often used to prevent diabetes mellitus. This oil has a light spasmolytic effect, it improves appetite.

It is recommended to use as a means to care for dry, keratinized and rough skin, as it actively feeds it, speeds up the processes of metabolism, increases the turgor, tones up the skin, and stimulates renewal. Thanks to it, small wrinkles are smoothed out. This oil helps maintain a smooth tan and protects the skin. Using orange oil in hair care can stop their loss and eliminate dandruff.

To increase the tone, it is recommended to regularly use orange essential oil for aroma lamps. For the care of the skin and the improvement of the respiratory tract, inhalations with oil are used.

It is very effective to use this oil for massage and baths. Often it is used in baths. To restore the skin apply hand and foot baths (10 drops per 3 liters of water). To enrich the shampoo or cream, the oil is added to their composition.

The famous mandarin essential oil differs with a gentle, light, fruity-sweet aroma. It is produced by pressing a fresh peel. It has carminative, spasmolytic and choleretic action. This oil is an aromatic adaptogen. It perfectly improves the protective function of the body. It is recommended for use in inflammation and bleeding gums. Mandarin oil can eliminate any putrefactive processes in the intestine. It excellently eliminates irritability and nervous tension. It prevents obesity and prevents the appearance of stretch marks. This oil is very effective in treating cellulite.

Orange and tangerine essential oil for pregnant women is prescribed in bad mood and anxious states, as well as as a means of preventing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite.

Before using the oil should be checked for an allergic reaction to the substances that make up its composition.