Productdetails & Characteristics
Contents: 10 ml 100% natural essential oil - 1 ml corresponds to approx. 20 drops
Characteristic: The oil is a slightly mobile, yellow liquid. It has a strong, fresh, floral and slightly tart scent, with characteristic citrus notes. As the scent of a citrus tree, petitgrain oil is one of the top notes, but with its slightly tart, spicy scent it lingers longer in the air and thus corresponds to the heart notes.
Petitgrain essential oil dissolves well in alcohol (1:4, ethanol 70%), vegetable oils and other essential oils. It is almost insoluble in water. The main component of Petitgrain essential oil is linalyl acetate. Linalool, limonene, geraniol and geranyl acetate are present in significant concentrations.
Ingredients: The natural components of the pure essential oil include linalyl acetate, linalool, limonene, geraniol, geranyl acetate, α-terpineol, ocimene, pinenes, caryophyllene, myrcene.
German pharmaceutical central number (PZN): 11016056
Item number: 11001/304010
Characteristics
In aromatherapy , the essential petitgrain oil is used for strong emotional swings, depressive moods, anxiety, sleep disorders and general stress symptoms due to its balancing and stimulating properties. The scent is intended to offer the body a break from tension and nervousness in order to get the best out of itself.
Petitgrain Bigarade essential oil is assigned the following properties in the specialist literature
- antispasmodic
- antibacterial
- Strong antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- metabolism stimulating
- lowering blood pressure
- draining
- pain relieving
- relaxing and anti-anxiety
- Concentrating
- Improved work performance
- stimulates the central nervous system
- mosquito repellent
Manufacturing
The petitgrain essential oil Bigarade is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and branch tips of the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium var. amara).
Hints
Pay attention to the hazard warnings on the label. The bottle is equipped with a child-proof cap and vertical dropper. To dose the essential oil, hold the head of the bottle vertically downwards so that you can then count the individual drops. After opening for the first time, depending on the consistency of the oil, it may take some time until the first drops appear. Attention: Essential oils are concentrates that may only be used diluted! Some of the ingredients in petitgrain essential oil are considered to pose a health risk. Pinene isomers can cause skin irritation and eczema when applied to the skin of sensitive people; kidney irritation is possible if ingested. Linalool, limonene, linalyl acetate and geraniol have allergenic potential. Petitgrain essential oil is not suitable for internal use on babies, young children and during pregnancy.
Packaging & Storage
In light-protected blue glass bottles with child-proof closures
Store the bottle away from light at temperatures of 15 to 22 °C and away from children.
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General questions about essential oils
What makes our essential oils special?
- 100% natural: Our oils have no added synthetic substances or other oils.
- Organic and sustainable: We only use concentrates from plants from controlled organic cultivation (kbA).
- Genuine & authentic: The oil is unchanged, natural and only obtained from the specified parent plant according to the botanical name.
- Natural effect and versatile: There are numerous possible uses and scent combinations that you can mix yourself. With our essential oils you can feel good in a healthy atmosphere at home, in the office and on the go
- Good quality at a fair price: Since our oils contain 10 ml per bottle, we are significantly cheaper than the competition, which often only offers 5 ml per bottle.
Why should you try essential oils?
Essential oils are a good and healthy alternative to room sprays containing chemicals and artificial fragrances. Essential oils are a healthy way to create a pleasant scent in your home, office, or wherever you are.
Essential oils also have a pleasant effect and, depending on the note and scent, can help you relax or concentrate, have a calming or comforting effect, or can be refreshing, invigorating and activating. The varied scents and multiple possible uses can increase your well-being and be a nice addition to your everyday life. Just try it out and let us convince you!
How can aromas affect the body?
Aromas can affect your body in several ways. The obvious way to detect aromas is through the nose: the olfactory nerves pass the signal on to the brain and can thus influence moods.
Another mode of action is through the skin. The molecules of essential oils can pass through cell membranes and the skin and thus reach the tissue and blood. They are also able to influence an effect in the body via this route.
A third mode of action is through the stomach: When we eat spices such as peppermint or thyme that contain essential oils, they reach the stomach and develop their effect this way.
Are there risks and side effects with essential oils? And what's the truth about the criticism of aroma therapy?
Essential oils should only be used diluted, as high concentrations can lead to headaches and allergic reactions
Since essential oils have a wide range of effects (strong substances with powerful effects), they should be used carefully
Aromatherapy is a holistic form of therapy for the body and soul. It is difficult to evaluate the therapy scientifically. Sensory and emotional impressions triggered by the oils cannot be objectified.
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Sources, Notes & Studies - Petitgrain Bigaradier
- Nicolosi et al. (2004): Citrus phylogeny and genetic origin of important species as investigated by molecular markers . Theoretical and Applied Genetics 100(8):1155-1166. (Origin)
- Huang L, Capdevila L. Aromatherapy Improves Work Performance Through Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System. J Altern Complement Med. 2017 Mar;23(3):214-221. doi: 10.1089/acm.2016.0061. Epub 2016 Oct 20. PMID: 27763785. (Improved work performance, improvement of emotional and mental state by reducing stress, calming nervousness, increasing attention)
- Sutthanont N, Sudsawang M, Phanpoowong T, Sriwichai P, Ruangsittichai J, Rotejanaprasert C, Srisawat R. Effectiveness of Herbal Essential Oils as Single and Combined Repellents against Aedes aegypti, Anopheles dirus and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). Insects. 2022 Jul 21;13(7):658. doi: 10.3390/insects13070658. PMID: 35886836; PMCID: PMC9322308. (mosquito repellent)
- Mannucci, C., Calapai, F., Cardia, L., Inferrera, G., D'Arena, G., Di Pietro, M., Navarra, M., Gangemi, S., Ventura Spagnolo, E., & Calapai, G. (2018). Clinical Pharmacology of Citrus aurantium and Citrus sinensis for the Treatment of Anxiety. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2018, 3624094. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3624094 (stimulates the central nervous system, lowers blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, relaxes, anti-anxiety, pain-relieving, antispasmodic, positive effect on flatulence, Digestive problems, dehydrating, increases openness to social interactions -> useful at meetings, for example, helps with depressive moods)
- Dosoky NS, typesetter WN. Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jul 5;19(7):1966. doi: 10.3390/ijms19071966. PMID: 29976894; PMCID: PMC6073409. (antibacterial, strong antioxidant)
- Stohs, SJ, Preuss, HG, Keith, SC, Keith, PL, Miller, H., & Kaats, GR (2011). Effects of p-synephrine alone and in combination with selected bioflavonoids on resting metabolism, blood pressure, heart rate and self-reported mood changes. International journal of medical sciences, 8(4), 295–301. https://doi.org/10.7150/ijms.8.295 (metabolism stimulating)
