SWEET ORANGE - Sweet Orange
botanical name:
Citrus sinensis
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Family:
Rutaceae (Psoriasis)
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Essential Oil Main Components:
Limonene, myrcene, sabinene, a-pinene
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Supported Functions:
antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasm, antifungal *
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Compatible Essential Oils:
Lavender, Geranium, Tangerine, Lemon, Frankincense
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Warnings:
Consume quickly as it is prone to oxidation, store away from sunlight and in a cool place.
Distilled citrus bark essential oils are non-phototoxic.
* References
NS. Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential oil safety: A guide for health care professionals.
ii. Mete, Oktay (2009). Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants.
iii. M. Viuda-Martos, Y. Ruiz-Navajas, et.al. (2008). Antifungal activity of lemon (Citrus lemon L.), mandarin (Citrus reticulata L.), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi L.) and orange (Citrus sinensis L.) essential oils, Food Control, Volume 19, Issue 12. 1130-1138.
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