Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium
Common Names: Petitgrain Bitter Orange, Seville Orange, Zhi Shi, Chongcaco, Hua Chu Hung, Naranja Agria
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Aroma: Bitter, cologne, manly, strong, citrusy, fruity, woody, & slightly floral
Description
Petitgrain is not a pleasant smell for my taste, but the nutrients in Petitgrain is very rich in Vitamin C & antioxidants. Petitgrain is native to Southeast Asia, Tropical South America, Mediterranean coasts & in the United States it grows in Florida as well. Petitgrain is used a lot in herbal medicine & traditional Chinese medicine to fight of ailments of numerous diseases. There is history to why this plant has so many benefits. In the middle ages this plant was a favorite with Arabian physicians. It was widely popular for Chinese & Japanese new years celebrations. Today Petitgrain essential oil is used in deodorants, shampoos, conditioners, soap bars,& men's perfume. In traditional western medicine this oil is used for digestive & circulatory problems, cholesterol lowering, & weight loss supplements.
Petitgrains Health Benefits
1.Aids in muscle spasms
2.prevents coughs
3.Menteral Cramps
4.Strengthens the nervous system
5.Helps prevent body odor & bacterial skin infections
6.Provides relief from depression, anxiety, tension & stress
7.Prevents microbial bacteria.
8.Treatment of cardiovascular health
9.It fights cancer
10.Treatment of strokes
11.Decreases flatulence
12.Helps with diarrhea
13.Wards off infections
14. Lowers cholesterol
15.Prevents heart disease
16.It fights obesity & helps with natural weight loss.
17.Beneficial for people with oily skin.
18.It promotes healthy skin.
Petitgrain Blends Well with: German Chamomile, Lavender Bergamot & most citrus oils.
Safety
1.Petitgrain should absolutely not be used for pregnant women.
2.Not recommended around small children.
3.It can be phototoxic while you are in a tanning bed, or outside in the sun.
4.Individual people might get sensitive to the smell.
5.It may possibly cause a mild irritation for fair skinned individuals.
Conclusion
Petitgrain is not used a lot in aromatherapy uses. But I do encourage people to use more petitgrain in message, reiki & chiropractic uses, even thought its not the most pleasant smelling of the oils. Of all of the research I saw on Petitgrain I was so amazed how much it could benefit peoples health ailments, out of all of these common diseases that are killing people.
Common Names: Petitgrain Bitter Orange, Seville Orange, Zhi Shi, Chongcaco, Hua Chu Hung, Naranja Agria
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Aroma: Bitter, cologne, manly, strong, citrusy, fruity, woody, & slightly floral
Description
Petitgrain is not a pleasant smell for my taste, but the nutrients in Petitgrain is very rich in Vitamin C & antioxidants. Petitgrain is native to Southeast Asia, Tropical South America, Mediterranean coasts & in the United States it grows in Florida as well. Petitgrain is used a lot in herbal medicine & traditional Chinese medicine to fight of ailments of numerous diseases. There is history to why this plant has so many benefits. In the middle ages this plant was a favorite with Arabian physicians. It was widely popular for Chinese & Japanese new years celebrations. Today Petitgrain essential oil is used in deodorants, shampoos, conditioners, soap bars,& men's perfume. In traditional western medicine this oil is used for digestive & circulatory problems, cholesterol lowering, & weight loss supplements.
Petitgrains Health Benefits
1.Aids in muscle spasms
2.prevents coughs
3.Menteral Cramps
4.Strengthens the nervous system
5.Helps prevent body odor & bacterial skin infections
6.Provides relief from depression, anxiety, tension & stress
7.Prevents microbial bacteria.
8.Treatment of cardiovascular health
9.It fights cancer
10.Treatment of strokes
11.Decreases flatulence
12.Helps with diarrhea
13.Wards off infections
14. Lowers cholesterol
15.Prevents heart disease
16.It fights obesity & helps with natural weight loss.
17.Beneficial for people with oily skin.
18.It promotes healthy skin.
Petitgrain Blends Well with: German Chamomile, Lavender Bergamot & most citrus oils.
Safety
1.Petitgrain should absolutely not be used for pregnant women.
2.Not recommended around small children.
3.It can be phototoxic while you are in a tanning bed, or outside in the sun.
4.Individual people might get sensitive to the smell.
5.It may possibly cause a mild irritation for fair skinned individuals.
Conclusion
Petitgrain is not used a lot in aromatherapy uses. But I do encourage people to use more petitgrain in message, reiki & chiropractic uses, even thought its not the most pleasant smelling of the oils. Of all of the research I saw on Petitgrain I was so amazed how much it could benefit peoples health ailments, out of all of these common diseases that are killing people.