Petitgrain oil is one of the three oils obtained from the orange tree, the others are neroli from the flowers and orange from the rind of the fruit.

Petitgrain oil is extracted from the leaves of the tree but was once extracted from the green unripe oranges, when they were still the size of cherries, hence the name Petitgrain or ‘little grains.’

It is widely used in pharmaceutical products and perfumery and is the classic ingredient of eau-de-cologne.
Extraction

Botanical name: Citrus bigardia

Plant origin: Tree, leaves

Extraction method: Distillation

Aroma: Fresh, green, slightly floral

Odor Intensity: Medium

Evaporation rate: middle to top note

Medicinal properties: Antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, deodorant, nervine, stimulant,tonic

Safety precaution: Shorter shelf live. Possible irritant to sensitive skin

Psycho-emotional benefits:

Insomnia, anxiety, sedative, mental fatigue, exhaustion.

Physical benefits:

Acne, toner, oily skin, enlarged pores, excessive perspiration, deodorant, muscular spasms, asthma, recovery from illness, palpitations.

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