Wild orange has a very special place in my heart as it was really the gateway oil to me realising that essential oils were real things, can make a difference and are more than just a smell. My blind dog Inka was struggling with anxiety and nothing was working - she didn’t like or respond to other healing modalities and I was at a loss what to do enter wild orange.
I offered it to her and she took a massive inhalation followed by a massive exhalation and did this a couple of times and each time I saw her visibly relax - the tension just dissipate away. And I thought wow this S**t really works! That started off a catalyst with me wanting to learn more and more and finally becoming an animal aromatherapy specialist on the EO Vet Network - a literal dream come true but not only that I began to improve my own health - first sleep, then energy and along the way - happiness!
So what is wild orange? The oil is cold pressed from the peel and has an energizing aroma and multiple benefits to health for both you and your pets. Not only was it a favourite with Inka - Doris bunny was also a fan and my cat Holly is also partial to its spring time aroma. The oil is high in limonene (by the way limonene and harm to cats is a myth but that is another story) and has stimulating and purifying qualities and so is ideal for supporting the immune system as well as use for cleaning around the home.
It has a refreshing aroma - think sunny orange grove and it is uplifting and relaxing. The oil is from the fruit of the Sweet Orange tree or Citrus sinensis an evergreen tree it is a versatile one as its twigs and leaves produce petitgrain and its blossom produces neroli. The sweet fruit has many uses such as for juice, marmalade and jellies and as a flavouring too.
Did you know citrus oils have been found to prompt the brain to release dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that help use feel rewarded and happy and stabilise mood.
I recommend these a lot with for dogs that are struggling with fear, depression, stress etc and we introduce the oils in a variety of ways in order to maximise the benefits and create further associations with good and happy vibes and of course we benefit the same. I like nothing better on a gloomy Manchester day to diffuse this uplifting aroma in my home. But wild orange is also a potent source of anti-oxidants which are key to fighting free radicals that cause inflammation and so a drop in a glass of water is a great health kick and a really refreshing drink too. It is an amazing oil with so many benefits.
The primary chemical constituents of world orange is limonene it's a monoterpene that is known for its cleansing properties when used as a skin or surface cleanser as well as it's stimulating and enhancing effects on mood when used aromatically. This chemical profile is why this wonderful oil is so useful in everyday life. It's great for homemade cleaning agents and the stimulating properties of limonene also make it popular for diffusing and topical applications when you want to promote energising or uplifting feelings definitely on first thing in the morning as I get ready to start the day. Plus a drop of this plus peppermint inhaled and applied to the back of the neck is a great revitaliser especially at 1am in the morning on my shifts when I still have a couple of hours to go.
It's important to remember that citrus oils can be photosensitive so avoid sunlight or UV rays for 12 hrs after applying it.
doTerra has recently published a study examining CPG oils essential oils in the Dermatology section of Congent Medicine. The study investigated the action of Rosemary and Wild orange in the BioMAP® system, which stimulates human skin cells in a compromised environment. What was interesting was the oils were able to diversely impact proteins and genes in human skin cells specifically rosemary essential oil strongly impacted processes closely related to cellular health and metabolism and Wild orange essential oil robustly impacted cellular health, immune response and metabolism processes. These findings are consistent with the existing research supporting the beneficial effects of these essential oils. This study was the first to evaluate the impact of Rosemary and Wild orange essential oils on the human genome and the Y Gene expression in human skin cells will provide important evidence and basis for future research and their biological and physiological mechanisms actions. Link
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-research-news-rosemary-and-wild-orange-study.
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Information given here is not intended as a substitute for medical or veterinary consultation - the author has no liability nor responsibility with respect to any issues occurring out of use such as damage, loss, injury.