Aromatherapy Share: Essence of the Week - Orange (Bigarade) Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara)...

Orange Petitgrain is a non-sprayed twig and leaf essence that grows in the forests of Paraguay. The leaves of the Bitter Orange Tree have been used as medicine for many years. In Chinese Medicine, Bitter Orange leaves and fruit rinds were used for intestinal issues.

Orange Petitgrain is an anti-fungal medicine that addresses cold, flu, fever, and chills. She helps the tummy and constipation, dyspepsia, and cholesterol. As a kidney aid, Orange Petitgrain is an adrenal stimulant. She is also good for the gallbladder and blood sugar. This powerful medicine is great for convalescence and edema, helping to regulate the water body and energy as we age. For the skin, she addresses wrinkles, acne, mouth ulcers, dandruff, stretch marks, and cellulite. Orange Petitgrain helps to balance sex hormones and helps to bring sexual energy as an aphrodisiac.

Energetically, she is an anti-depressant that is good for anxiety, stress, and addictive habits. Orange Petitgrain is also a mental relaxant that brings clarity, concentration, and tolerance. She helps us to move through change with ease and grace by encouraging us to go with the flow and avoiding extremes. As we work through our greatest challenges, Orange Petitgrain reminds us that our struggles can be used as our most powerful strengths over time. Self-Love is the road to permanent healing and overcoming obstacles.

Anoint Petitgrain Orange onto the skin directly over problem areas, over the heart for stress, anxiety, and depression, onto the belly for digestive and organ issues, and onto the bottoms of the feet to address an over-active mind, restlessness, and insomnia. Anoint 5-10 drops 2-3 times a day for 120 days to see how this medicine works for you. Re-evaluate your needs after 120 days.