Allow me to introduce you to the first of two brand new oils being offered this year…Petitgrain! This oil was recently introduced at this years 2016 national Convention and is worth getting excited about!
Petitgrain is steam distilled from the leaf of the plant. It has a fresh, floral scent with a hint of tangy citrus. It comes from the bitter orange tree, which explains the tangy citrus undertones! It has traditionally been used for cleaning purposes and used internally to support healthy immune system and nervous system function. Petitgrain is a relative of two other essential oils derived from the same orange tree. You might recognize them as Neroli essential oil (distilled from the blossoms) and Bitter Orange oil (cold pressed from the rinds of the fruits). Petitgrain is widely used in the perfume and skin care industry because it adds a fresh, herbaceous note to fragrances that is appealing to both men and women.
On a side note, those who are concerned about the deforestation of the rainforest might be interested to know that because doTERRA sources Petitgrain from Paraguay through their Co-Impact Sourcing initiative, they are able to provide an economically viable alternative to clearcutting land, dramatically helping to protect the remaining patches of the Atlantic Rainforest in eastern Paraguay! In addition, doTERRA is also able to support rural community development projects and provide diversified income for small-scale farmers through their sourcing relationship with the locals.
Some of the more profound benefits of Petitgrain are support for healthy cardiovascular function, antioxidant support, healthy immune function and more restful sleep. You can use Petitgrain aromatically through a diffuser…just add a few drops. It blends very well with other citrus oils, Cassia, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Gernaium and Lemongrass so experiment with a few of your favorites and see what wonderful combos you can create! You can take it internally to assist with easing feelings of tension and to calm the nervous system. A drop under the tongue, one or two drops in a glass of water or juice or a drop or two in an empty veggie capsule you can swallow is a great to use Petitgrain this way.
For your kiddos who struggle with sleep or night terrors, create your own “Monster Be-Gone Spray” by adding 5 drops each of Petitgrain, Lavender, and/or Bergamot to a 15 ml bottle of water and spray on pillows and bed sheets to promote a more restful sleep! I like to repurpose my empty essential oil bottles with a spray top. I keep this spray at my toddlers bedside and they take great pride in “scaring away the monsters” with their very own monster spray!
Stay tuned for my next post on Spikenard, the second brand new oil to be offered at convention this year! You’re going to love this one!…
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