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Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Neroli Bigarade

citrus aurantium

General Description
A princess of Nerola, India wore this oil as a fragrance hence the name. Neroli Bigarade Oil or orange flower oil is said to help with problems of the emotional nature. The oil is produced mainly in France, Italy, Morocco and Tunisia.

How It's Made
The orange flowers are steam distilled to produce the oil.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Digestive
Prevents Flatulence
Helps with Dyspepsia
Increases Appetite
Reduces Nausea
Helps with Diarrhea

Nervous System
Helps with Stress-Related Disorders
Helps with Anxiety and Depression
Helps with Nervous Strain
Helps with Shock

Skin
Helps Get Rid of Wrinkles
Useful for Sensitive Skin
Helps with Scar Tissue
Helps with Stretch Marks

Circulation
Increases Circulation


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