Psycho-emotional Qualities and Indications

• Eases anger
• Eases anxiety
• Eases apathy
• Eases depression / low mood
• Eases sense of hopelessness
• Hyperactivity
• Insomnia
• Mental and nervous exhaustion
• Mental clarity
• Nervous system sedative / nervous tension
• Pre menstrual tension (PMT)
• Stress and stress related conditions

Safety Information

Non-irritant, non-toxic, non-sensitising, non-phototoxic.  Do not take orally / ingest.

Background ‘droplet’

Petitgrain is native to China and North East India, and is cultivated in Paraguay, France, North Africa, and Haiti.  It is an evergreen aromatic tree with a smooth brown trunk, stout branches, and leathery dark leaves, that produces very fragrant blossoms and small bitter orange fruits.

Also known as ‘orange leaf oil’, petitgrain essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs (this tree also produces an essential oil from the blossoms and fruit).

Added to vegetable oil, or non-perfumed cream or lotion, petitgrain is wonderful for skin care, especially acne, dry and chapped skin, also respiratory tract conditions, such as, colds, ‘flu, and hay fever.

This essential oil also eases anxiety, depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress and stress related conditions, among many other wonderful qualities.

Energetic qualities

Earth, Wood (Fire).  Yin, Yang

You will find further information about this essential oil in Heathers award winning books Healing with Essential Oils, Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation, and Essential Oils for the Whole Body