Mood enhancing
Sweet Orange is a great oil for lifting the mood and reducing stress. Like other citrus oils (including Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot) the oil is extracted from the rind of the fruit. Amongst its many benefits as an essential oil, Orange is used by Aromatherapists to reduce anxiety and depression. Indeed a study in 2013 found that using Orange essential oil with children undergoing dental procedures visibly reduced the pulse rate and stress hormones of the children in the study.
Pain relief
Sweet orange has also been shown to aid in pain relief according to studies conducted in 2017, which examined patients experiencing severe pain through fractured limbs. Sweet Orange essential oil was used in a control study to identify its benefits when used as a complimentary therapy. Results showed a definite reduction in pain over time with the additional use of the Orange essential oil. Thus showing the positive effects of Orange for pain control.
Skin remedy
Sweet Orange has also been shown to be be a positive skin remedy for people with skin blemishes and acne.
A good all round oil and very pleasant to smell with generally positive associations.
Benefits of using Sweet Orange essential oil in Aromatherapy:
- Eases anxiety and depression – great mood enhancer
- Beneficial as a complimentary therapy in pain relief
- Remedial as a skin remedy for blemishes and acne
- Great for cleaning with antiseptic qualities
- Good for concentration and focus
- Good for digestion
- Calming the nervous system – particularly useful for calming lively children