Petitgrain

Description 

Petitgrain essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Bitter Orange tree. Aromatically, Petitgrain has a fresh, floral, slightly herbaceous scent.
"Petitgrain essential oil is derived from the bitter orange tree, which has a long history of use in traditional health practices. Historically, Petitgrain essential oil has been used for cleaning purposes and it has been used internally to support healthy immune system and nervous system function.* Emerging scientific evidence provides support for these traditional and other uses.
There are three essential oils derived from the bitter orange tree. Petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the tree, Neroli essential oil is distilled from the blossoms, and Bitter Orange oil is produced by cold pressing the rinds of the fruits. Petitgrain is widely used in the perfume industry, giving body sprays, fragrances, lotions, and colognes a fresh, herbaceous note that is popular among both women and men. 
By sourcing Petitgrain from Paraguay through our Co-Impact Sourcing®initiative, doTERRA is able to support needed rural community development projects and provide diversified income for small-scale farmers. This approach provides an economically viable alternative to clear-cutting land, dramatically helping to protect the remaining patches of the Atlantic Rainforest in eastern Paraguay."

Top Uses

Always follow recommended dilution when applying. Use caution when taking internally.

• Petitgrain may help support healthy cardiovascular function.*
• Petitgrain may help support healthy immune function.*
• This essential oil may provide antioxidant support.*
• It may help promote restful sleep.*
• Add one to two drops of Petitgrain to water or juice and drink it to help support the health of the cardiovascular, immune, nervous, and digestive systems.*
• Take Petitgrain internally to help ease feelings of tension and help calm the nervous system.*
• Like Lavender and Bergamot, Petitgrain has a calming and relaxing aroma.
• Petitgrain may help to ease feelings of tension, help calm the nervous system, and promote restful sleep.*
• Before going to bed, add a few drops of Petitgrain, along with Lavender or Bergamot, to pillows, bedding, or the bottoms of the feet to promote feelings of relaxation.
• Experimental research suggests that Petitgrain essential oil may help to support the health of the cardiovascular, immune, nervous, and digestive systems.*
• Diffuse Petitgrain to promote feelings of calmness.
• Petitgrain has surface cleansing properties.

Emotional Aspects

​Petitgrain is regarded as the “Oil of Ancestry.” It may assist one in feeling pioneering, chain-breaking, cultivating healthy traditions, and embracing positive family connections. Petitgrain may also assist one in releasing disowning ancestry, repeating negative family patterns, duty-bound, loyalty to unhealthy traditions, and dishonoring progenitors.

Main Constiuents

Linalyl acetate

• Calming aroma
  
• Surface cleansing properties
  
• May support relaxation of smooth muscles*
  
• Supports heart and cardiovascular health
  
• Promotes gastrointestinal health and immune function*
  
• Soothing and calming effects on the nervous system* 

Linalool

• Calming and relaxing aroma surface cleansing properties
  
• May support healthy immune system function and gastrointestinal health*
  
• Soothes and calms nervous system* 

Terpineol

• Calming and relaxing aroma

Blends Well With

• Bergamot
• Birch
• Blue Tansy
• Cassia
• Citrus Oils
• Cinnamon
• Douglas Fir
• Eucalyptus
• Geranium
• Lemongrass
• White Fir

Sourcing Information

One of the main reasons I chose dōTERRA is because of where and how they source their essential oils. dōTERRA believes that plants produce the best chemical properties when they are grown and harvested in their native habitat. ​
dōTERRA sources Petitgrain from Paraguay. Each batch of essential oils goes through the following battery of tests to ensure that they are pure, potent, effective oils worthy of the dōTERRA name:

• Organoleptic testing
• Microbial testing
• Gas chromatography
• Mass spectrometry
• Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Chirality testing
• Isotopic analysis
• Heavy metal testing

You can access the GC/MS reports of each batch of dōTERRA essential oils. These tests are done by an independent third party lab. Your unique Quality ID is located on the bottom of your bottle. Enter that ID at sourcetoyou.com to access the reports.

Learn more about how Petitgrain is sourced in the video below:

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Research Resources

doterra.com
The Essential Life
​Emotions & Essential Oils