Citrus aurantium
The bitter orange tree originates from Asia. It bears small fruits, not fit for human consumption. Leaves and branches give petitgrain essential oil, which smell citrusy and bitter, while from the flowers is extracted neroli essential oil.
PROPERTIES:
Petitgrain essential oil is the ideal compagnion to treat mood troubles (anxiety, nerviosity) or sleepling troubles such as insomnia.
It has regenerative, antiseptic, relaxing and antistress properties.