How Is Bitter Orange Essential Oil Used? A Detailed Guide to Its Uses
Bitter orange essential oil is extracted from the fruit peels of the bitter orange plant (Citrus aurantium linn.) and the bitter orange plant (C.aurantium linn.var.amara Engl.). Bitter orange belongs to the Rutaceae family, Citrus genus.
Uses of bitter orange essential oil
1. Aromatherapy with a censer and vaporizer
In steam therapy, bitter orange essential oil helps treat colds, flu, nervous tension and excessive stress, and can also create a feeling of happiness and warmth; in the evening, it can help children fall asleep.
2. Use in a compound massage oil or diluted in a bathtub
When used in a compound massage oil or diluted in a bathtub, bitter orange essential oil can be used to treat colds, flu, detoxification, promote the function of the lymphatic circulatory system and immune system, and also relieve nervous tension and excessive stress.
3. As an ingredient in creams or lotions
When used as an ingredient in creams or lotions, it also benefits the lymphatic circulatory system and helps detoxify skin with wrinkles. Although it is only a general skin tonic, it also has very good results for aging skin. It can treat inflammation and acne and soothe dry, easily irritated skin. The reason it can serve as a skin tonic is related to its ability to promote the formation of collagen in the skin; collagen is a component that maintains healthy, youthful skin.
4. Other uses
Bitter orange essential oil is a ingredient in the making of many citrus-type liqueurs, and is also a flavoring for making foods, beverages and candies. When used for furniture polishing and maintenance, it can prevent moth damage.