Petitgrain essential oil has many health benefits which can be attributed to its properties as sedative, nervine, deodorant, anti – depressant, anti – spasmodic and antiseptic substance. Petitgrain essential oil was previously extracted from the green and young oranges, which were the size of peas and this is from where comes the name Petitgrain. This type of essential oil is used a lot in cosmetic and perfume industries, as well as in beverage and food as a flavoring agent because it has remarkable aroma. There are no threats detected from the usage of petitgrain essential oil. Petitgrain essential oil blends well with sandalwood, rosewood, palmarosa, lavender, geranium and bergamot essential oils. This essential oil is very good for maintaining the oil and moisture balance of the skin as well as for treating ringworm, dryness and cracking of the skin, abnormal sweating (those who suffer from nervousness have this problem), pimples and acne. Also it is very effective in relieving fatigue during pregnancy. Petiigrain essential oil is anti – emetic which means that it can soothe nausea and eliminate the urge to vomit. If you use this essential oil in the summer, then it can give you a cool and refreshing feeling.
Petitgrain essential oil benefits
Treats insomnia: This essential oil is very good sedative for all sorts of nervous crises such as sudden anger, anxiety, inflammations, irritations and afflictions. Also the petitgrain essential oil can be used as a natural treatment for insomnia, hypertension and abnormal palpitations.
Nervine tonic: Petitgrain essential oil is a very effective as a nervine tonic. It has relaxing and soothing effect on the nerves and it can protect them from the adverse effects of fear, anxiety, anger and shock. This essential oil is also very effective in calming hysteric attacks, epileptic attacks, convulsions and nervous afflictions. Also the petitgrain essential oil can strengthen the nerves and the nervous system as a whole.
Prevents sepsis: Petitgrain essential oil can fight the infection that is causing septic by inhibiting the bacterial growth. This essential oil is non – irritant and non – toxic which means that it can be safely applied externally or ingested.
petitgrain essential oil uses
Deodorant: Petitgrain essential oil has energizing, refreshing and delightfully woody yet floral fragrance which is very good for people because it will not leave any trace of body odor. Also this essential oil can curb the growth of bacteria in those parts of the body which are always subjected to sweat and heat and they remain covered by clothes so the sunlight cannot reach them. In this way, the petitgrain essential oil can prevent the body odor and many different skin infections which are resulting from these bacterial growths.
Reduces anxiety: Petitgrain essential oil has relaxing effect which can help to overcome depression and other problems such as fear, anger, stress and anxiety. This essential oil can uplift your mood and it can induce positive thinking.
Antispasmodic: There are many cases when we suffer from convulsions, intestinal pulls, congestion, abdominal and muscular cramps and exhausting coughs but we do not know that is the cause for them. There is always a chance that these conditions are caused by spasms. Spasms are excessive, involuntary and unwanted contractions of the nerves, tissues and muscles. Spasms which are happening in the respiratory organs such as respiratory tracts and lungs can result in coughs, breathing troubles and congestion, while in the intestines and muscles, it can give abdominal aches and painful cramps. Spasms of the nerves can result in convulsions, afflictions and they can also trigger hysteric attacks. The treatment for spasms is relaxing the affected parts of the body. Anti – spasmodic substance will relax the affected parts of your body. Petitgrain essential oil is anti – spasmodic in nature and it can induce relaxation in blood vessels, nerves, muscles and tissues, which can help to cure spasms.
