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Amazing Health Benefits Of Orange Essential Oil

There are several health benefits of orange essential oil which you might not be aware of. This article deals with a few of its health benefits. Read through.

By Rima Chowdhury

Orange essential oil has been widely used for domestic, medical and industrial purposes. Benefits of sweet orange essential oil can be attributed from its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antidepressant properties.

Orange essential oil is obtained from the fruit of the Citrus sinensi orange plant, which is also known as sweet orange oil.

Most of the people try to collect a small amount of oil while peeling off the zest of an orange, which is the real orange essential oil.

However, if you are not aware of the health benefits of orange essential oil, here we mention to you the same. Have a look.

health benefits of orange essential oil

1. Helps To Boost Immunity
Orange essential oil is known as an immunity booster, as it helps to prevent oxidative stress. Orange essential oil is known to be effective against cancerous agents and against tumour growth.

health benefits of orange essential oil

2. Remedy For Hypertension
Orange oil is a natural remedy to treat hypertension or high blood pressure in a person. It helps to lower headaches and PMS-related symptoms in an individual. Take a small amount of orange essential oil, mix it with some carrier oil and massage your abdominal area with this.

health benefits of orange essential oil

3. Reduction In Inflammation
Due to anti-inflammatory properties found in orange essential oil, it proves to reduce the toughest and the uppermost kind of inflammation in a person. Using orange oil along with some carrier oil proves to be effective in treating inflammation on the body.

health benefits of orange essential oil

4. Aphrodisiac Properties
Orange essential oil contains aphrodisiac properties, which help to treat erectile problems. Regular and proper usage of orange essential oil can help to restore the lost interest in sex, frigidity, decreased libido or impotence problem.

5. Helps To Treat Cuts
There is always a chance of a cut to get septic due to bacterial reactions taking place. Using the orange essential oil can help to avoid fungal and septic infections, as it helps to disinfect the wounds and inhibit microbial growth.

health benefits of orange essential oil

6. Diuretic In Nature
Orange essential oil not only helps to flush out the excess toxins from the body, but also releases gas. Orange essential oil helps to promote urination in a person, which allows the body to flush out the toxins, thus increasing the appetite and promoting digestion. Due to diuretic properties of orange essential oil, it helps to lose fat which is good for the heart as well.

health benefits of orange essential oil

7. Antidepressant
Due to antidepressant properties found in orange essential oil, it is often used in aromatherapy. According to a study, it has been proved that the fragrance or the aroma of the orange essential oil can remind you of happy moments and soothe your brain. It works as a mood-lifter and works excellent on people who deal with depression and hypertension. It is said that consuming the right amount of orange oil can also treat Alzheimer's disease. It helps to treat cognitive function, especially in an Alzheimer's patient.

health benefits of orange essential oil

8. Treats Constipation
Orange oil also helps to treat constipation and dyspepsia in a person. Other than this, consuming a small amount of orange essential oil helps to maintain healthy stomach and body. Regular intake of orange essential oil in small amounts also gives you a fresh and glowing skin.

Caution While Using Orange Essential Oil:
You should be very cautious while using orange essential oil. It displays photo-toxicity. It is bitter in taste; and if taken in large quantities, it may result in vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite.

Story first published: Monday, October 31, 2016, 11:40 [IST]
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