Name:   Petitgrain, Paraguay

Species:  Citrus aurantifolia (petitgrain) oil

Plant Part:  Leaf

Extraction Method:  Steam Distillation

Country of Origin:  Paraguay

Colour:  Clear to pale yellow.

Note:  Middle to Top

Strength of Aroma:  Medium

Aromatic Description:    This petitgrain has a soft, herbal and floral like aroma of crushed orange leaves. Linalool notes make this a good oil for blending with Lavender.

Blends well with:  lavender, lemon, clary sage, myrrh and spicy oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.

Safety precautions:   Unlike most other citrus oils, petitgrain is not considered phototoxic.

Common Uses:    Petitgrain is often used in acne and oily skin based products and also as an uplifting and energizing scent when stressed or fatigued.

Other information:   

Class: Monoterpenol 

CAS#:  8014-17-3