Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Sweet Orange
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Sweet orange fruit and blossom
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- Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Sweet orange oil comes from the Citrus sinensis plant. It has a sweet citrus scent.
Properties
[edit | edit source]Digestive
[edit | edit source]Relieves indigestion, flatulence and constipation.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Alleviates coughs and symptoms of colds and flu.
Caution
[edit | edit source]Sweet orange oil may irritate sensitive skin.