Calming and uplifting
Neroli Pure Essential Oil
(Citrus bigardia, Citrus aurantium var. amara)
Family
Rutaceae
Countries of origin
Italy, France, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria
Extraction
Steam distilled from the flowers
Scent description
Floral
Scent note
Top note
Aromatherapy qualities
Calming and uplifting
Characteristics
Neroli has calming and uplifting properties making it useful in assisting and facilitating spiritual healing during meditation. It has an affinity with the heart chakra. The fresh floral top notes with warm, bitter-sweet undertones gives it the quality of calming and soothing the nerves as well as easing the intensity of strong emotions. The anti-depressant properties make neroli one of the best essential oils in treating anxiety of an emotional or psychological origin. Neroli makes a wonderful and gentle aphrodisiac for those who are nervous of sexual encounters. It also inspires creativity.
Contraindications
Neroli has anti-spasmodic properties and should be avoided during pregnancy.
Blends well with
Lavender , rose, chamomile, jasmine, frankincense and bergamot .