Neroli Essential Oil, (True), Tunisia

Name        Neroli Essential Oil, (True), Tunisia

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Citrus aurantium L., ssp. amara Engl., fam. Rutaceae

Part           Flower

Method     Steam Distillation

Class        Monoterpenol

Country    Tunisia

Code        CitAuF2 

Neroli Essential Oil, (True), Tunisia

Neroli Essential Oil, (True), Tunisia, (Citrus aurantium), may support the digestive system and fight bacteria, infections, parasites, and viruses.

Key Constituents:

Linalol [28-44%]

Limonene [9-18%]

Beta-Pinene [7-17%]

Lialy Acetate [3-8%]

Alpha-Terpineol [2-5.5%]

Trans-Nerolidol [1-5%]

Myrcene [1-4%]

Action:  Neroli essential oil is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiparasitic, a digestive tonic, antidepressive, and hypotensive (lowers blood pressure).

Traditional Uses:  Loved by the Egyptian people for its great attributes for healing the mind, body, and spirit.

Indications:  Anxiety, depression, digestive spasms, fear, headaches, heart arrhythmia, hysteria, insomnia, nervous tension, palpitations, PMS, poor circulation, scars, shock, stress-related conditions, stretch marks, tachycardia, thread veins, and wrinkles.

Other Uses:  Neroli essential oil may support the digestive system and fight bacteria, infections, parasites, and viruses.  In support of the skin, Neroli works at the cellular level to help shed the old skin cells and stimulate new cell growth.  Neroli is particulary beneficial for mature and sensitive skin.

Application:  Diffuse or apply topically.

Fragrant Influence:  As a natural tranquilizer, Neroli has powerful psychological effects.  Neroli has been used successfully to treat depression, anxiety, and shock.  Neroli is calming and relaxing to body and spirit. Neroli oil may also help to strengthen and stabilize the emotions and bring relief in seemingly hopeless situations.  Neroli encourages confidence, courage, joy, peace, and sensuality.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult physican.

Companion Oils:  Cedarwood oil, Geranium oil, Jasmine oil, Lavender oil, Lemon oil, Rose oil, and Sandalwood oil.

Neroli Essential Oil, (True), Tunisia is a sweet floral aromatic oil also referred to as Orange Flower oil.  Highly sought for its high notes, various factors contribute to the excessive cost.  First, gathering the flowers is labor intensive and they must be distilled immediately after harvest.  In addition the yield is less than half a percent.  The Neroli oil does not keep well and has a short shelf life compared to other florals, like Jasmine.  There are significant variations in the aroma of Neroli depending on the country of origin and the distillation methods and procedures.  Ideally the flowers alone are distilled very near or at the point of harvest.  France, Italy and Tunisia are the leading producers of Neroli in terms of both quality and volume.