Today’s featured essential oil is exotic, romantic and heady.

Essential Oil of Neroli
(Citrus aurantium var. amara)


This oil was named for Anne-Marie de la Tremoille, Princess of Nerola, Italy.
The Princess used the oil to scent her hair, bathwater and even her gloves.
It is still an important ingredient in high end perfumes today.


Orange Flowers and Weddings
The first time I heard of the orange blossom was 1985 when I was living in Rome, Italy.  I had been dating a beautiful Italian man by the name of Michele Pezzuti.   An Italian girlfriend was teasing me one day and said in a sing song voice, “si sente il fiore d’arancio nel’aria”  (the smell of orange blossoms is in the air).   I had no idea what she was talking about.  I understood the words, but not the meaning.  I soon learned that orange flowers are associated with marriage in Italy, and are often used in the bride’s bouquet and featured prominently during the wedding.  I can’t help seeing a bit of humorous irony in the fact that Neroli is also one of the best oils to use during times of shock.

 

Synonyms: orange flower, orange blossom, neroli bigarade

Geographical Source:  Major producers of Neroli are Italy, Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt.

Plant Part:  The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the freshly picked flowers of the bitter orange tree.  A Neroli hydrosol is produced as a by-product of the distillation process.

Oil Characteristics: The essential oil of Neroli can range in color from pale yellow to amber.  Her aroma is  sweetly exotic and sensual.

Note:  Middle

Chemical Families:   Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols

Therapeutic Properties:

  • Wonderful at helping alleviate depression
  • Skin Nourishing
  • Cicatrisant
  • Cooling
  • CNS sedative

Applications

  • In any products designed for skin healing and rrejuvenation
  • Add to any blend for an anti-anxiety and/or antidepressant effect.
  • Diffuser: to deodorize and fill the air with fragrance.

Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritating.

Blends well with:  All citruses, floral notes and base notes. Note: Neroli is a strong oil and you only need to use a small amount or it may overpower your blend.

A Recipe Using Neroli:
(This blend is found on pg 68 of the Ebook Essential Living Aromatherapy Recipes)

Exotic Diffuser Blend
Ingredients:
2 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil

1 drop Neroli essential oil
3 drops Patchouli essential oil
Directions:
Add the oils to your favorite diffuser and enjoy.

Subtle Properties: (vibrational and energetic): Neroli corresponds with our Sacral Chakra, the center of creation, passion, optimism, pleasure.  When this chakra is depleted, you may begin to feel depressed and notice your creativity is blocked.  All aspects of the Goddess reign here, so it makes sense it is the seat of a woman’s power.  If you’re reading this and you’re a woman with extra weight over the sacral area, I invite you to look deeper inside yourself to see what part of your power you may be covering or protecting.

The source of this beautiful image is On a Journey Back to Her Wings, blog by Amy Riddle

 

My Neroli Aromatic Wisdom Insight™ Card

Who Are You?
I am one who embraces your romantic nature

I am one who opens your heart to peace

I am one who caresses your nerves and stills the mental tornado

References
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
4. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
5. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
6. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977

 

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