Neroli Essential Oil

Neroli essential oil comes from the delicate white blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Learn more in the following article.

Note: Pure essential oils are powerful and can occasionally cause side effects. Be sure you understand and take responsibility for your choices. If you are pregnant, nursing, or chemically sensitive, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional.

Neroli: The Fragrance that Exudes Contentment

By Nur Syahid

One whiff of the unique fragrance of neroli oil will be enough to make anyone feel immensely contented. Particularly effective for insomnia and depression, the sweet, exquisite scent lingers in the air. Just light an essential oil lamp in your bedroom and it will relax your spirits, balance your mood, and relieve any work-related stress and worries. With the fragrance of neroli, only good dreams will come your way.

Origins

An Italian princess had a great passion for the scent of this orange blossom. The neroil flower was thereafter named after her, Princess Anna-Marie de la Termoille, the countess of Nerola. It was very highly valued in Italy by the people of Venice. They loved neroil flower tea.

Flower blossoms were scattered on the surfaces of distilled water, which was then used to cleanse bodies. The neroil flower was also often used to prevent heatstroke and pestilence. In Hungary, this orange blossom became a component of the water in the 18th century.

Boundless knowledge about the orange fruit has existed since the first century. However, it wasn't until the seventeenth century that orange blossom essential oil was developed and a century later that the neroil flower was introduced to the world with this citrus essential oil.

Characteristics

Three types of essential oils can be extracted from the orange tree:

Neroli oil is extracted from the flower,
Orange oil from the fruit, and
Petitgrain oil from the leaves.

Although the trees originated from Huanan in China, northeastern India, and central Asia, the main area where orchard trees are grown currently is the Mediterranean. Italy, Tunisia, Spain, and Paraguay are some of the countries that specialize in producing the essential oils. However, the highest quality oils come from those in France. Other places which produce oils of good quality include South Africa and Haiti.

To produce one kilogram of neroli essential oil, two tons of flowers are required. As such, the price of neroli essential oil is extremely expensive.

Uses

Typically, the color of neroli essential oil is yellow. Its therapeutic properties include antiseptic, sedative, preventing spasms, cleansing the body of toxins, balancing the body's systems, and soothing the spirit.

Neroli essential oil can aid in treating emotional illnesses, such as depression, as well as treat insomnia arising out of anxiety. As for neurotic depression, massaging the temples and neck with neroli essential oil will result in a feeling of relaxation, and subsequently calmness.

Because of its mildness, it is ideal for use in baths, massages, and skin care. The oil also encourages skin cell growth, rejuvenating the skin and thus is commonly used in perfumes and skin care products.

Relaxing the body and mind, soothing the heart and soul, it is just the perfect remedy to sooth your troubled heart and relax your tired body and mind.

About the Author

Nur Syahid, a Natural Aromatherapist, specializes in Bio-Tech Aromatherapy including oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, and health aromatherapy. Awarded ISO 9002 and ISO 14001. www.belairworld.com.

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