Petitgrain has often been called “man’s lavender” as it contains much of the same chemistry and benefits of lavender, but without the floral scent. Petitgrain oil is sourced from the same kind of trees as Neroli oil, it just comes from the leaves and twigs instead of buds. Used in aromatherapy for its calming, uplifting properties, and is great for the skin.
Name of Oil: Petitgrain
Latin Binomial: Citrus aurantium subsp. amara
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: China, France, Italy, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, Africa, Paraguay
Scent Profile: Fresh, sweet, tart, woody, slightly floral
Parts used in distillation: Leaves and twigs
Oil Characteristics: Clear with a tinge of yellow, thin, top note, medium intensity
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Dyspepsia, uplifting, refreshing, nervous exhaustion, stress, depression, insomnia, nervous asthma, acne, skin blemishes, reduces oil production in skin.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Revitalizing, balancing and restoring.
Important in perfumery and soap scenting
geraniol, linalool, nerol, a-terpineol, geranylacetate, linalyl acetate, myrcene, neryl acetate, trans-ocimene
Safety Data:
Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
The Complete Book of Essential Oils &Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer PeaceRhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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