Neroli 3%
Botanical ID
Citrus Aurantium Amara
Plant part used
Fresh Flowers
Place of origin
Italy, Morocco, Egypt, France
Description
An evergreen tree up to 10 meters high with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Characteristics
A powerful but delicate bitter-sweet floral fragrance.
Method of extraction
Steam distillation
General
Neroli oils was discovered in the late 17th century and it was named after Anna Maria de la Tremoille, Princess of Nerola. The oil’s therapeutic properties were valued by the people of Venice against the plague and other fevers.
Blends well with
Bergamot, Clary Sage, German & Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tangerine & Ylang Ylang.
Indications
Mind & Spirit – An effective sedative and anti-depressant, it may be used as a natural tranquillizer for anxiety, depression and shock. Useful for insomnia and sleeplessness due to anxiety (bath before bedtime).
Body – Relieves muscle spasm, extremely useful for chronic diarrhea when this arises from nervous tension.
Skin & Hair – Suitable for all skin types. Used to treat sensitive and inflamed skin, as well as broken capillaries as it stimulated cellular activity and growth.
Diluted in jojoba oil due to price and available for immediate use on the skin.