Petitgrain Essential Oil

• The Definition: Citrus aurantium kernel oil (Paraguay type) is the essential oil obtained by steam distillation of modern branches, including the leaves of Citrus aurantium trees, known scientifically as: citrus aurantium L.ssp. aurantium syn. Citrus aurantium L.ssp. amara var. pumilia belongs to the family Rutaceae

  
  

• Data:

  Extraction method	steam distillation
  Botanical part used	leaves and twigs
  Harvest ٍٍSeason	December – March - June.
  Color	Yellow pale
  Perfume note	Top
  Aromatic description	Fresh, sweety, spicy scent with subtle floral and woody notes.
  Safety	It must be diluted according to the instructions. and don’t take any oils internally

  
  

• Uses:

• Acne – Fatigue - Oily skin – Insomnia - Stress


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• Oil content of compounds:




• Compound	Minimum %	Maximum %
  Pita - Benin	0.5	2
  Mersenne	1.3	2.7
  Sabinin	0.1	0.5
  Trans - Beta - Osmin	1	3
  linalool	15	30
  acetate - linalool	40	60
  Alpha - Terpineol	3.2	6.8
  nerol	0.5	2
  geranol	2	4.5
  acetate - nerl	1	3
  acetate - geranyl	2	5
  Beta - Carophylline	0.3	1.5




• packing:

• The oil is packed in clean, dry suitable containers that maintain the properties of the oil and do not affect its quality, if they are sealed and filled to the end and kept in a cool dry place away from sources of light and heat.