Off The Grid Living: The Essential Oil That Heals, Cleans And Chases Away Bugs, Too

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The Essential Oil That Heals, Cleans And Chases Away Bugs, Too

Written by: Susan Patterson Natural Health

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Orange essential oil has a pungent citrusy smell that you can easily recognize from anywhere, and its bitter sweet notes have a freshness that is felt immediately.
The essential oil is derived from the skin of the orange. In aromatherapy, orange oil is recognized as having a warm and soothing, but at the same time invigorating, effect. Several medicinal properties are also attributed to it. Many essential oils are made by distillation, but not orange oil. Look for cold-pressed oil, which is certified as organic, especially if you are considering it for therapeutic and culinary uses.
Here are some ways to enjoy orange essential oil’s benefits:
1. Use orange oil to freshen up your mind and body
Orange essential oil has anti-depressive properties. A whiff of the orangey aroma is often all we need to perk up instantly. When your moods are skimming the bottom or when you feel extremely tired and dowdy, have a warm bath with 5 to 10 drops of the essential oil of orange added to the bath water. You can use 2-3 drops of the oil in a diffuser, too, and keep it beside you to relieve chronic fatigue syndrome or seasonal affective disorder. Burning an orange oil aroma candle on your desk will enhance creativity and keep you alert while doing your work.

2. Use it to detoxify your system
Orange oil is a cholagogue, promoting glandular secretions, such as bile and other digestive enzymes. The glands will get primed, and the increased drainage will help clean up the system. Orange oil also has a diuretic effect. Copious production of urine washes out the kidneys and urinary bladder, clearing off blockages and infections. Flushing out of the toxic salts and uric acid can reduce water retention….more here