Description

Neroli is extracted from the fragrant blossoms of the bitter orange tree. This is an evergreen tree, which has dark-green, ovate leaves, white flowers with thick, fleshy petals and small dark fruit.It is native to Southeast Asia, from where it spread to India and Persia and today grows in the Mediterranean, California and South America. The major producers of Neroli oil are Tunisia, Italy and France.

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium

Aroma Description: Sweet, refreshing and floral

Origin: Tunisia

Therapeutic Properties: Neroli has antidepressant, antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant, fungicidal, hypnotic, sedative, digestive- carminative and stimulant properties. It is thought to calm the sympathetic nervous system.

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Plant Part Used: Freshly picked orange blossoms

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

CAS Numbers: 8016-38-4

Certificate of Analysis: Available upon request

Credits: The information provided, has been extracted from books written by Beverley Hawkins, (West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy) Vancouver, Canada. Hawkins, B. (1999). West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.