Lemon Petitgrain

Pure Essential Oil, 5 ml

calming, uplifting & refreshing

Botanical Name: citrus limonum
Origin: Spain
Part of Plant: twigs/leaves
Extraction: steam
Major Biochemical Compounds: Linalyl acetate, Linalool, alpha-Terpineol, Geranyl acetate, Neryl acetate
Common Uses: Relaxes tension, muscle spasm, especially when nervousness is the cause. Useful for nervous breathing disorders and respiratory infections. Very relaxing effect on the nervous system.
Emotional/Psychological Uses: Uplifting, refreshing and calming. 
Cosmetic/Skin Uses: Petitgrain has a tonic effect on the skin and is used for blemished and breakout prone skin. Petitgrain is deodorant and a wonderful oil to add to body powders, deodorants and body lotions. 
Blends Well With: Rose Geranium, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Chamomiles, Sandalwood, Neroli, Fir, Spruce and Mandarin
Inside Info: Petitgrain is the leaf oil of Citrus Trees. Try Lemon Petitgrain for a beautiful top note in perfume blends, or Bitter Orange Petitgrain (Petitgrain Bigarade) to extend the aroma of Neroli.