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Orange essential oil is one of my absolute favorites! It’s good for so many things and works in so many blends. For those of you who aren’t fond of Lemon, but want many of the benefits, Orange essential oil is a wonderful substitute.
Scroll down for some of my favorite recipes and blends with Orange Essential Oil
Caution: This oil is not to be confused with Mandarin or Tangerine. While they smell similar, they have different chemical properties and therefore do not have the same health benefits as orange.
Health Benefits Include
- Promotes Lymph drainage
- Relieves nervous exhaustion
- Helps strengthen muscles and nerves
- Helps mental focus, attention, and concentration
- Good in antidepressant blends, a natural mood lifter
- Helps build up the immune system
- Has antibacterial and antiviral properties
- Helps with Cold and Flu
Household benefits
- Repels ants
- home air freshener
- Great in perfume blends
Orange essential oil blends well, with the following essential oils:
- Florals (like rose and Neroli)
- Spices (like Clove, Nutmeg and Cinnamon)
- Lavender
- Other Citruses (Especially Bergamot)
- Vanilla
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- Clary Sage
To purchase certified organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil click HERE. $3.50 for 1/2 oz. Larger sizes also available.
Recipes and blends
Dreamsicle Body Oil, Bath Salts, and Body scrub
This makes a great gift for all occasions, and is a favorite of my mom’s. She asks for it for christmas every year!
- 10 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
- 10 drops Vanilla Essential Oil
- 2 ounces Coconut Oil
- For body scrub only: add an additional 6 ounces of coconut oil and 1 cup of sugar
- For Bath salts only: omit coconut oil, add 2 cups epsom salt
- Blend Ingredients in appropriate container
- For body oil: dab a small amount on to pulse points
- For scrub: use in the shower after cleansing, Rinse off sugar and gently dab dry with a towel, no need to moisturize after this scrub!
- For Bath salts, add desired amount to a full tub of warm or hot bath water, soak the body for 30 minutes for best results
Air freshener recipe
Similar to my stove top potpourri recipe from last week. Click HERE to see that post
- 10 drops orange essential oil (or one orange peel)
- 5 drops cinnamon bark essential oil (or 1 cinnamon stick)
- add ingredients to a pot of boiling water and within minutes your home will smell like sweet and spicy goodness!
All Purpose Cleaner
Similar to the Lemon all purpose cleaner from a couple weeks ago: Click HERE to see that post
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup distilled vinegar
- 20 drops Orange Essential Oil
- 10 drops Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil (optional)
- Place all ingredients in a clean and empty spray bottle. Spray on, wipe off.
PMS Rescue Blend
- 5 drops Orange Essential Oil
- 3 drops Clary Sage
- Diffuse with carrier oil in an oil burner
- Add to a little coconut oil and dab on pulse points on the head and torso
- For Therapist use, mix with massage lotion or oil
Ant Repellant
With a cotton swab, dab a little Orange E.O. along your base boards, doorways, window sills, and anywhere else you see them crawling in
Orange Massage Oil (or Lotion)
Add 3-5 drops of orange oil to your unscented massage lotion or to a bit of coconut oil and massage into skin. Simple and easy right?
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