Bitter orange: same plant, three different oils

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https://tisserandinstitute.org/learn-more/limonene/Same plant can yield different essential oils, depending on which part is used for extraction.

Neroli, Bitter orange and Petitgrain all come from Citrus x. aurantium. Their composition varies, but their properties are similar. Use them to relieve anxiety and to calm down.

For more on citrus oils, see here:

Citruses: a comparison of different oils

Citrus Juice: Essential Oil Constituents in Citrus Juice

New Research: Bitter orange oil for withdrawal anxiety

Limonene: Essential Oil Constituents in Food Part 1

 

 

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