Quick Facts

  • Botany: Blood Orange is a hybrid in the same family as Sweet Orange, but it has a more intense citrus scent with similar therapeutic properties. It is part of the Rutaceae botanical family.
  • Scent Profile: Top note with an intense, zesty, citrus aroma
  • Therapeutics:
    • Can be used to detox the digestive system and for lymphatic congestion
    • Relieves muscle spasms and joint inflammation
    • Helps reduce spasmodic coughs
    • Powerful aphrodisiac
    • Another in the arsenal for stress, moodiness, and nervous tension
    • Many skin benefits including wound healing
  • Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Eucalyptus citriodora, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine,  Juniper Berry, Laurel, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, May Chang, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Sacred Sandalwood, Turmeric, Vanilla, Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang.

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Safety Info

  • Like other citrus oils, Blood Orange can be a photosensitizer.