Petitgrain Oil is sometimes known as Poor Man's Neroli because it is much less expensive than Neroli oil but it offers many of the same uses and benefits as neroli. Petitgrain is an essential oil that doesn't often get the recognition it deserves because it's too often lives in the shadow of Neroli. Petitgrain is an absolutely wonderful oil to learn about and get to know for its own merits.
 
Paraguay is the dominant producer of Petitgrain oil. It is produced from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium amara), a member of the Rutaceae plant family. 
 
The tree produces a distinctive 'double leaf', which has a small bulge at the base of the main leaf. It's fruit (Bitter orange) is used to flavour liqueurs, such as Grand Mariner and Triple sec, and its flowers provide neroli and orange blossom oils, It is also used widely in perfumery for its strong, bitter-sweet, citrusy odour with floral and woody notes.
 
Botanical Name : Citrus Aurantium
 
Country of Origin : Paraguay
 
Extraction Method : Steam Distilled

Plant Part : Leaves / Twigs
 
Aromatic Scent : Pungent, Bitter-sweet, floral, and woody notes.
 
Usage & Benefit : The aroma of Petitgrain Essential Oil is a wonderful addition to blends especially formulated for men (women love it too). Petitgrain is considered an aphrodisiac (that enhances or stimulates passion and sexual arousal).
 
Support healthy immunity system, provides powerful internal antioxidant support, may lower blood pressure, natural remedy for bronchitis, joint pain, helps perspiration, and also can be a natural body odour.
 
For emotional, it is a good choice for uplifting, energizing, fatigue, insomnia and stress, to help balance emotions.
 
When used cosmetically or topically in general, by adding a few drops of petitgatin to a carrier oil (Grapeseed oil, etc) it can help on oily skin, blemishes, and also can help to soothe upset tummies.
 
Blends well with : Bergamot, Orange, Lemon, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Ginger essential oil.
 
Note : 
Do not use Petitgrain essential oil on infant under 6 months old.
 
For children under 2 years old :
Water diffuser (1 to 2 drops per 100ml)
Nebuliser diffuser (15 sec for 1/2/3 hour)
 
For topical use (Dilute pure essential oils with a carrier oil such as Grapeseed oil/jojoba oil/fractionated coconut oil,etc) it is important to follow these dilution guidelines for : 
 
6 - 24 months : 0.25% - 0.5%
2 - 6 years old : 1% - 2%
6 - 15 years old : 1.5% - 2%
Over 15 years : 2% - 3%
 
(Refer to dilution chart at FAQ page)