{"product_id":"αιθέριο-έλαιο-πορτοκάλι-orange-essential-oil","title":"Orange essential oil (orange), pharmaceutical \u0026 cosmetics","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics of the orange tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe orange – Citrus sinensis, is an evergreen tree and belongs to the\u003cbr\u003ecitrus category. The genus Citrus includes a wide variety of evergreen trees.\u003cbr\u003eThe orange tree has dark green, smooth, broad leaves and in spring its flowering begins with small fragrant white flowers that attract many bees. There are more than 600 varieties of oranges, the best known being Valencia with a high juice content and the sweet Merlin variety.\u003cbr\u003eThe tree can reach up to 10 meters in height and its lifespan is from 50 to 150 years. Once orange trees start producing fruit, they need 7–8 months to ripen. Orange is one of the richest sources of vitamin C and dietary fiber, which is why its juice is part of the breakfast meal, consumed by young and old.\u003cbr\u003eThe orange tree is intensively cultivated in most parts of the world. In our country, it occupies a large part of agricultural production and organic farming.\u003cbr\u003eOrange essential oil is extracted from different parts of the tree and fruit by cold pressing. The properties of the essential oil include stress reduction, antimicrobial action, pain relief and revitalizing effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe orange tree originates from Asia. More specifically, it first grew wild in southeastern China at least since 340 BC, where it is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In India it has been established that the orange has been cultivated for at least 7,000 years. It is believed that the ancestor of the orange was the bitter orange, which over time was domesticated in certain regions, resulting in the modern orange tree.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt reached Europe during the 10th century, when the Moors introduced the orange to Spain. Thanks to the country’s warm Mediterranean climate, Spain is now responsible for 80% of Europe’s orange production.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt first, the orange was an aristocratic fruit, as only wealthy families could buy and maintain orange trees. King Francis I called the orange “the king of fruits” and was a well-known admirer of the first orange tree in France.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the continued spread of the orange, its benefits in combating scurvy, a common ailment among sailors, became widely known.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrange essential oil extracted from the peel of the fruit by cold pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical composition of orange essential oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elimonene, β-pinene, mono-terpenene hydrocarbon, coumarins, psoralens, phytosterols, β-sitosterol, sinensetin, tangeretin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Add a few drops of orange essential oil to wheat germ oil and enjoy a wonderful aromatic massage that combats inflammation and stress.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Mix a few drops of orange essential oil with water and vinegar for an effective antibacterial cleaning spray suitable for the kitchen, bathroom and other surfaces.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Add 6–8 drops of orange essential oil to a warm bath to combat stress and for an energy boost at the start of the day.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Put 2–3 drops of orange essential oil in an oil burner and let its relaxing aroma spread throughout your space.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Essential oils produced from citrus peels are used in confectionery, beverage production, soap making, the food industry and cosmetology.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Combines well with neroli, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit and basil essential oils.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Chinese Medicine, the orange is known as Chen Pi and acts on the stomach, spleen and lung meridians. It moves the vital Qi energy, expels phlegm, nourishes the spleen and dispels dampness from the body.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMassage with almond oil and orange oil helps eliminate sluggishness and energizes the internal organs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding and by children.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Essential oils are intended for external use only.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and mouth and always use diluted in a carrier oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avgerinos Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"5ml with inner stopper","offer_id":41986861891766,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml with a dropper","offer_id":41986861924534,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20ml with a dropper","offer_id":41986861957302,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml with a dropper","offer_id":50498208268628,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml with dropper","offer_id":50498208301396,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8775\/0070\/files\/aitherio-elaio-portokali-orange-farmakeftikis-kallintikis-khrisis-4162523.png?v=1785332174","url":"https:\/\/ivgerinospharmacy.com\/en\/products\/essential-oil-orange-orange-essential-oil","provider":"Avgerinos Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}