Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Sweet Orange

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Sweet orange fruit and blossom
Sweet orange fruit and blossom
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)

Sweet orange oil comes from the Citrus sinensis plant. It has a sweet citrus scent.

Properties[edit | edit source]

Digestive[edit | edit source]

Relieves indigestion, flatulence and constipation.

Emotional[edit | edit source]

Soothes stress.

Respiratory[edit | edit source]

Alleviates coughs and symptoms of colds and flu.

Caution[edit | edit source]

Sweet orange oil may irritate sensitive skin.