Petitgrain

Botanical Name:                   Citrus aurantium var. amara
Synonym:                              C. bigaradia, petitgrain bigarade
Botanical Family:                  Rutaceae
Country of Origin:                 France, North Africa and Paraguay
Plant Part:                             leaves and twigs
Extraction Method:               Distillation
Characteristics:                    Fresh, sweet, floral, sharp
Properties:                             Antidepressant, antispasmodic, deodorant, sedative
Chemical Constituents:       
Geraniol, linalool, nerol, α-terpineol, geranyl acetate, linalyl acetate, myrcene, neryl acetate, trans-ocimene
 
Indications:
 
Mind & Spirit:                                   
 
	
Relieves fatigue, insomnia, stress, nervous exhaustion, depression and low energy.
 
Body: 
                       
	
Treats backache, muscular tension, respiratory infections, digestive conditions
	
Good for skin conditions such as acne and blemishes.
 
Contraindications:                Nil
Note:                                     Middle to Top
Odour Intensity:                    5
Blends well with:                  
Bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, lavender, lime, jasmine, neroli, orange, palmarosa, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang
 
Traditions:                 
Petitgrain means “little grains”.  The leaves were used to treat epilepsy, however today it is used in perfumery, cosmetics and as a flavouring to drinks.