NEROLI
Botanical name: Citrus x aurantium L. amara (synonymous with Citrus aurantium, C. aurantium subsp. bigaradia, C. aurantium subsp. amara)

Also Known As (AKA):  Orange Blossom, Neroli Bigarade, Orange Flower, Seville Orange

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Neroli helps relieve depression, anger, irritability, fear, anxiety, and stress. It is a very uplifting and relaxing oil that inspires confidence. It is also an aphrodisiac.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Neroli improves the elasticity of dry, sensitive and mature skin and helps with stretch marks and scars. It is a heart tonic and improves circulation. Neroli also relieves nerve pain, headaches, insomnia, shock, and vertigo.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Neroli opens the heart chakra. It also is used for attraction and purification.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin or bath. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Spiritizing

Color Energy:  Orange - Nourishing

Fragrance:  Floral, sweet, bitter, citrus

Note:  Middle-Base Note

Color of Oil:  Golden to reddish brown

Major Chemical Constituents:  beta-pinene, limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate

Common Adulterants:  Petigrain oil, geraniol (synthetic or bioidentical), linalool (synthetic or bioidentical), linalyl acetate (synthetic or bioidentical)

Blends well with:  Bay Laurel, Benzoin, Bergamot, Cardamom, Carrot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Orange, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang

Botany:  A plant oil from the white blossoms of the bitter orange tree.

History:  One of the oil used to make the true eau de cologne. Still used today as a classic element in fragrance design. Neroli is used in more than 12% of all modern quality perfumes as their principal ingredient due to its sweet floral scent.