Neroli is extracted from the fragrant flowers of the bitter, sour orange tree, also known as Citrus aurantium bigaradia or bigarade orange.
In aromatherapy, neroli oil is valued for its calming and relaxing scent, which has a tranquilizing affect that can help alleviate anxiety and heart palpitations, relieve insomnia and even prevent or treat stress-related depression. It is believed that Neroli can also help alleviate digestive issues, such as intestinal spasms, colitis, dyspepsia and diarrhea.
For women, it promotes emotional comfort during the menstrual cycle. Neroli essential oil's distinctive action of supporting skin renewal makes it an ideal component of any skin care oil designed to assist rejuvenation of aging or damaged skin.
It's settling effect makes it useful when combined with citrus oils, to uplift and inspire, reduce worry and upset, calm the heart and spirit, and stabilize feelings of fear. A tonic and restorative to the brain, neroli is believed to be a mood lifter and to have the ability to bring strength to a grieving heart. Neroli can support feelings of calm and well-being, and promote deep, restful sleep.
