Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Neroli

4.6 - 177 reviews
A powerful calming agent, our Organic Neroli essential oil helps to soothe anxiety, stress and sleep disorders and promotes a feeling of inner peace. It is also known for its regenerating and invigorating effects. Its subtle orange blossom fragrance is divine. Along with Chamomile, it is a benchmark oil for psycho-energetic olfactotherapy in cases of "emotional shock", thanks to its biochemical properties, which give it powerful anxiolytic properties.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Food use

    Food use

    Appropriate

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Low-pressure steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Flowers

Botanical name

Citrus aurantium var. amara

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois. Bosson L. et Dietz G. (2004) L'aromathérapie énergétique. Guérir avec l'âme des plantes. Editions Amyris. Telphon T. (2003) ABC des Huiles Essentielles. Editions Grancher. Walters C. (1999) Aromathérapie. Guide illustré du bien-être. Editions Könemann. Baudoux D. (2002) Huiles essentielles : 2000 ans de découvertes aromathérapiques pour une médecine d'avenir. Editions Inspir. Willem J.-P. (2005) Les huiles essentielles - Médecine d'avenir. Editions Dauphin. Baudoux D. (2002) Huiles essentielles : 2000 ans de découvertes aromathérapiques pour une médecine d'avenir. Editions Inspir. Purchon N. (2001) La bible de l'aromathérapie. Editions Marabout. Baudoux D. Les Cahiers Pratiques d'Aromathérapie selon l'école française - Grossesse. Editions Amyris. Werner.M (2005) L’aromathérapie, Edition Vigot Pataud A. (2004) La cuisine aux huiles essentielles. Des recettes saines et créatives. Editions Ambre. Festy.D(2012) Ma bible des huiles essentielles, Edition Leduc

Properties

Neroli essential oil is traditionally used for : Depression, low mood and insomnia

Health

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Properties

Neroli essential oil is recognised for its health benefits:

  • Antibacterial

  • Anti-parasitic

  • Digestive tonic, helping the liver and pancreas to function properly

  • Traditionally used to help lower blood pressure and heart rate

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following situations:

  • Digestive disorders, hepato-pancreatic discomforts

  • Intestinal disorders

In practice

Digestive comfort: Mix in your oil blend. Massage or rub your mixture into the abdomen.

Precautions

  • Not to be used during the first 3 months of pregnancy or by children under the age of 6.

  • Use with caution and for short periods only.

  • Always dilute well before applying to the skin.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with the eyes.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): limonene, linalool, geraniol, farnesol.

  • As a general rule, always carry out a test application of your mixture, in the crease of the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.

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Neroli essential oil is distilled from the flowers of the Bitter Orange tree . At the end of the 17th century, the Princess of Neroli made bitter orange oil famous by using it as a fragrance. It is an integral part of "eau de Cologne" and its refreshing aroma, with its fine, floral and sweet notes, is used in the composition of the great perfume classics.

Its fragrance is not its only asset. In fact, it has an effective calming power to soothe anxiety and emotional and psychological problems. It is even recommended as an effective anti-depressant. In cosmetics too, its essential oil works wonders, helping to regenerate tissue and rejuvenate mature skin.

I absolutely love this scent!

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Christine

First purchase, for olfaction, I really appreciate it!

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M

Mmm, it smells so good

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Catherine

very effective, I confirm

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Nadine

Very good

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Rossella

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Filet mignon of pork with two peppers and neroli (A. Pataud)

Kitchen

Serves 4 :

  • 1 pork tenderloin

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 10 cl dry white wine

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3 tablespoons acacia honey

  • Salt

  • 1 drop of pink peppercorn essential oil (Schinus terebenthifolius)

  • 1 drop of black pepper (piper nigrum) essential oil

  • 1 or 2 drops neroli essential oil (citrus aurantiusm var. amara) to taste

Preparation: Cut the filet mignon into thick slices. Brown them in a frying pan with the oil and cook the meat over a low heat for 15 minutes on each side. Add salt halfway through cooking.

Drain and keep warm on a serving dish. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, add the acacia honey and soy sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the essential oils and mix well.

Coat the slices of meat with this sauce.

Chef's notes: You can also use veal fillet mignon for this recipe, which is a little more expensive but extremely tender.

You can replace the neroli essential oil with a citrus essence.

Meringues with bitter orange blossom (A. Pataud)

Kitchen

  • 3 egg whites

  • 160 g icing sugar

  • 1 or 2 drops of Neroli essential oil (Citrus aurantium flowers)

Procedure: Preheat the oven to 130°C (gas mark 4/5). Heat some water in a large saucepan in a bain-marie. Place some greaseproof paper (or aluminium foil) on the baking tray and butter it. Pour the egg whites, essential oil and sugar into a bowl. When the water is very hot, place the container in the pan. Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff. Using a piping bag or spoon, pipe meringues onto the baking tray. Bake in the oven for around 45 minutes with the door ajar. Then leave the meringues in the oven with the door ajar until they have cooled.