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Orange
Element - Wood
Property - refreshing
Note - Head
Group - Essential oil
Synonym - orange, sweet orange
Botanical name - Citrus sinensis
Plant family - Rutaceae (rue family)
Contents
Botany
Botanical name
Citrus sinensis
Plant family
Rutaceae (rue family)
As a botanical layman, when you think of a juicy orange or lemon, you probably don't think of a rhombic plant. But citrus plants belong to this large family, as do cork trees (Phellodendron amurense), clover elms (Ptelea trifoliata) and skunk ashes (Tetradium). The plants scientifically known as Rutaceae belong to the order of soap trees and were previously only assigned to the Rutales. The plant family comprises up to 180 genera with a maximum of around 1,900 species. Many of them flower beautifully and exude a wonderful fragrance. Perhaps you will get to know a Mediterranean vacation destination in orange blossom at some point and experience a special kind of highlight. The citrus plants owe their beguiling aroma to their essential oils, which are used in cosmetics and perfume production, among other things.
Source: → My beautiful garden
Origin & distribution
Most Rutaceae like it warm. The majority therefore grow in the subtropical, tropical and temperate zones of the world, although numerous cultivated citrus varieties have been naturalized in the Mediterranean, America, the Middle East and other warmer regions. Citrus plants originally come from East Asia.
Source: → My beautiful garden
Origin for the production of the oils
USA, Sicily, West Indies, Cyprus, Israel, Spain, South America, Algeria
Plant part used
The fruit peels are used for the production of essential oils (also known as etheric oils).
Ingredients
- Monoterpenes
- Sesquiterpenes
- Monoterpenols
- Aldehydes
- Ketones
- Ester
- Coumarins
- Furocoumarins
Warnings
Orange oil may have a weak photosensitizing effect.
Background
The orange tree originates from China. The word "orange" means apple from China. The essential oil is obtained by pressing (scoring) the fruit peel. In terms of quantity, orange essential oil is one of the most important oils and also one of the cheapest. The quality is measured by the aldehyde content (>3%). Orange oil is used to disinfect the air. The flower oil is called neroli.
In Chinese medicine, dried orange peel is used to treat coughs, colds, loss of appetite, etc. The fruits of all types of citrus are cooling.
Aroma
Grade
The perfumery counts orange oil among the Top notes.
Top notes
The top note describes aromas that are perceived immediately after opening the container. The top note conveys the first and often the decisive impression of a fragrance composition. They are often citrusy, green, fresh and Airy fragrances. The volatile fragrance molecules that open the door to the next fragrance phases evaporate very quickly. Already 10 - 15 minutes After application, there is hardly anything left of the top note fragrance.
You can find more interesting information on this in the article "→ World of fragrances".
Fragrance
animal, fruity, citrusy
Mixes well with...
Carrier oils
Possible carrier oils depend on several criteria such as skin type and effect. Below I list some neutral carrier oils that can be used well because they are odorless and generally well tolerated.
You can find a wider selection of carrier oils in the → Aromatrix
Body, mind & soul
In the Body, Mind & Soul section, a possible therapeutic use of essential oils is described. An attempt is made to make both the Western and the Eastern perspective transparent.
The Western approach can be found under Effect and use differentiated according to body and mind & soul. For comparison, the Eastern approach describes the chakras and functional areas.
Western approach
This section is written for the aroma therapy expert:
Effect
BODY
laxative, astringent, stimulating, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-bloating, antihypertensive, blood pressure lowering, blood purifying, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, bile draining, diuretic, antispasmodic, stomach strengthening, analgesic, digestive
Mind & Soul
antidepressant, calming, relaxing, encouraging
Use
BODY
Lack of appetite, abdominal pain, bronchitis, cellulitis, intestinal cramps, intestinal sluggishness, vomiting, colds, flu, oily skin, wrinkled skin, cracked skin, palpitations, cramps, circulatory weakness, meteorism, mouth ulcers, oedema, chills, nausea, indigestion
Mind & Soul
Anxiety, tension, nervous weakness, nervousness, sleep disorders, nervous tension, stress-related complaints
Eastern approach
This section is written for the TCM expert:
Orange essential oil promotes an open and carefree adaptability and calms the liver.
5 elements
Element wood
Orange essential oil is sometimes also associated with the element wood and fire.
The element assignment of an essential oil is determined by the →Aroma profile and the direction of action. Orange essential oil has both yang and yin components. It is used as Yang in Yin because outward movements are already present in the fragrance.
Chakras
Navel chakra (3rd chakra)
Orange essential oil is associated with the navel chakra (3rd chakra). It is also assigned to the Heart Chakra (4th Chakra) assigned.
A detailed explanation can be found in the following article: → Etheric oils & chakras
Functional areas
- Frees the mind, normalizes the human perspective, conveys a positive attitude: Pessimism, unhappiness
Tip -> Give someone a bottle of orange oil if you want them to feel happy.
- moves and regulates the Qi, regulates the liver Qi, calms the liver: Headaches, tension, frustration, moodiness and irritability, insomnia
- strengthens the stomach and spleen, improves fat digestion: Abdominal bloating and pain, loss of appetite, indigestion, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome
Main use:
Pain and tension, blocked throat
Psycho-emotional representation:
impulsive, compulsive, frustrated, depressed, repressed
Sources:
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Texts are based on the following publications:
Pocket dictionary of aromatherapy by Dietrich Wabner, Verlag Systemisch Medizin, 2013
Aromatherapy with Chinese Medicine by Dennis Willmont, Willmountain Press, 2003
Applications
Happiness Maker the happyness Maker Orange
5 ELEMENTS APPLICATION
Der Glücklichmacher - the happyness maker Orange to balance the wood element.
