Essential Oil Education

Sweet orange essential oil comes from the peel of oranges that we are all familiar with. Now I don’t mean oranges that have been on the grocery shelves for the past six weeks–I mean the freshly picked oranges right from the tree. We get the oil through cold expression where the oil is literally squeezed out of the peelings. Originating in Asia, the sweet orange tree was brought to Europe in 1520. Along with the lemon tree, it was introduced to the New World by Columbus and was grown in both the Wast Indies and in Florida.

One can’t help but be lifted up at the fragrance of orange. I highly recommend if you have never been to an orange grove to do so. The aroma is intoxicating and one you will never forget. The oil is so tasty you can drop it directly on your tongue for a delightful taste. But don’t be fooled into thinking that it is only good for flavoring. Orange oil has been documented in research studies to be anti-tumoral, a relaxant, anticoagulant, and a circulatory stimulant. It is rich in limonene and has been shown to combate tumor growth in over 50 clinical studies. Its therapeutic value lies in its ability to unblock and circulate stagnant energy mainly when it accumulates in the liver, stomach and intestines.

Orange oil is excellent for the digestive system and for opening the heart. It is beneficial for sadness, nervousness and anxiety. This is one of those oils that is both relaxing and energizing at the same time. It contains joy and energy and is bursting with vitality bringing happiness to the heavy-hearted.

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