Neroli
(Citrus aurantium)
INGREDIENT IN: LeAcknowledge, LeEverlasting, LeExhilaration, LeGrace, LeMoonlight, LeUnity, LeUnDone, LeWisdom
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-infective, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, deodorant, sedative, tonic
AFFINITY FOR: nerves and nervous system, skin/tissues, 2nd, 4th, and 5th meridians, crown chakra
RESONANCE: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual
PLANT FAMILY:Rutaceae
PART UTILIZED: flowers
EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled
AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: The aroma of neroli has powerful effects on our minds and emotions. It is calming, relaxing, uplifting, and encourages confidence. It promotes feelings of joy, peace, and hope.
APPLICATION: Wonderful diffused! Neroli can also be diluted and applied anywhere on the body.
EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: Neroli essential oil reawakens passion and sensitivity. It can change negative outlooks and bring us renewed hope. Neroli can help us trust our own intuition and good sense in the making of choices. Neroli is renowned around the world for relieving nervous tension, promoting restful sleep, and elevating the mood. Neroli has been used successfully to treat depression, anxiety, and shock. It is calming and relaxing because it stabilizes the emotions and encourages confidence and courage.
Neroli is particularly appropriate for any one who has become timid or withdrawn. It can help with cynicism and despair. Neroli helps to alleviate feelings of “nothing changes, nothing ever will”. Neroli fosters independence and trust in our possibilities for a good future.
Neroli is a natural sedative. It is useful for depression and anxiety. Neroli relaxes the body, mind, and spirit. It quiets the heart and soul.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS: Neroli is much more than just an “emotional” oil. Like all essential oils, it is very antiseptic. What a pleasant oil to reach for when you get a cut or wound and need a disinfectant. Neroli rebuilds tissue and heals the skin, making it excellent for scars and skin damage of any kind. Neroli is one of the most emollient of the essential oils. It is prized in skin care products. Neroli is considered a weight loss oil.
