Produced through steam distillation from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, Neroli essential oil is quite precious and rarely found. The bitter orange tree is one that does not grow a lot and that makes the oil extracted from it very expensive and difficult to obtain.
Since this oil is not solvent extracted as most commercially traded oils are, a single quart of neroli oil is made from about a ton of the bitter orange blossoms. The cost involved in getting this oil is therefore very high.
Neroli oil is used in creating exotic fragrances because of its wonderful aroma. It was introduced first in Italy and was used by perfumers to create perfumes for the nobility. The oil itself is named so after Princess Anna Maria de La Tremoille of Nerola. It was she who first discovered the fragrance and introduced it in Italy.
Health Benefits of Neroli Essential Oil
- Neroli is used as an essential oil for its sedative properties. It is also used as a tonic for the nervous system. Neroli essential oil is popular for its use in the treatment of emotional imbalances and neural disorders that stem from emotional disturbances. The oil is also used to treat heart conditions like elevated palpitations.
- Due to its sedative effects, neroli essential oil is recommended for those who have sleep disorders. Somnabulism and insomnia can both be treated with this essential oil. Since it is also a neural tonic, it can also be used to remedy anxiety and nervousness.
- The best part of the oil is that it is so potent, simply inhaling its vapor can help alleviate symptoms of neural disorders. If it’s the calming effects of this essential oil that you require, simply rub a few drops on the abdominal area, around the navel.
- In many ancient cultures, the bitter orange blossoms have been used to treat reproductive complications. Neroli Essential Oil has these properties too. It acts as a tonic to keep the reproductive system of women healthy.
- If you suffer from menstrual cramps, the essential oil can be diluted with the oil of apricot kernel and applied on the abdomen or alternatively, it can be added to a bath too.
- Neroli oil also has anti spasmodic and germicidal qualities because of which it makes an excellent remedy for most intestinal disorders. A bath with the oil can heal intestinal problems and also at the same time help in skin regeneration, giving you the appearance of glowing skin. People with mature and sensitive skin have found Neroli oil to be an excellent remedy for reducing fine lines and remedying skin blemishes.