Common name |
Petitgrain |
Botanical name |
Citrus aurantium amara |
Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
Plant Part |
leaves and branches |
Country of Origin |
Paraguay |
Note |
Top |
Appearance |
pale yellow to amber coloured mobile liquid |
Aroma |
fresh floral sweet citrus aroma with woody herbaceous undertone |
Major Constituents |
linalyl acetate, linalool, β-pinene, limonene, myrcene,α-terpineol, neryl acetate, geranyl acetate |
Properties |
calming, refreshing, uplifting, deodorant, tonic |
Traditional Uses |
anger, panic, nervous system conditions, skin conditions |
Blends well with |
eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, rosemary, spearmint |
Cautions |
Generally regarded as safe. |