Originates:

India

Family:

Rutaceae

Aroma:

Nearly identical to the freshly peeled fruit.

Part of plant used:   

Peel of the fruit.

Description:  

Evergreen tree up to 6 metres (20 ft) high, highly perfumed pink and white flowers with fruit that turns from green to yellow when ripe.

Method of extraction:

Cold expression.

Blends well with

Lavender, rose, sandalwood, benzoin, eucalyptus, geranium, fennel, juniper, neroli.

Indications  

BODY

 Powerful antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.  

Often used to treat Athlete's foot, chilblains, colds, corns, flu, varicose veins, warts.

Relives insect bites.  

Mind and spirit

 Lifts our spirits especially when faced with mental fatigue.

  Skin & hair

Dull and oily skin also oily hair. Cellulite and acne.

  PRECAUTION

May cause skin irritation or sensitivity in some also phototoxic so do not expose applied area to sunlight for 24 hours.