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Botanical Name |
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Citrus Sinensis |
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Common Name |
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Sweet orange peel oil, Citrus sinensis oil |
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CAS # |
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8008-57-9 |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Peel |
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Extraction Method |
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Cold Pressed |
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Color & Odor |
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Yellow orange to deep orange clear liquid with lively,
fruity, sweet, citrusy fragrances |
Description :
It is distilled from the peel of the fruit. It has a lively, fruity, sweet
aroma.
Constituents & Specifications :
Orange oil has various chemical compounds that include pinene, sabinene,
myrcene, limonene, linalool, citronellal, neral, geranial, decylic aldehyde,
Terpineol and carotin.
Specific Gravity : 0.84200 to 0.84600 @ 25.00 °C
Refractive Index : 1.47200 to 1.47400 @ 20.00 °C
Properties :
Analgesic, anti emetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, antiparasitic, aphrodisiaac, cardiac, larvicidal, laxative,
digestive, stimulant(energetic) and tonic.
Benefits & Uses :
- Orange oil is a tonic for anxiety and depression.It also stimulates
the digestive system and is effective for constipation.
- Orange oil can be used effectively on the immune system as well as
for colds and flu and to eliminate toxins from the body. It is a good
diuretic and is most useful in balancing water retention and obesity.
- It is widely used as a flavoring of food and drinks.
- It is also used in perfumery, soap making, skin care products and
other cosmetics products.