A part of the citrus oil family, petitgrain oil is made through the distillation process of the leaves and twigs from the bitter orange tree. It has a very distinct scent that many find very enticing and pleasant. Besides the aromatherapy realm that it is often used in, the oil itself has a ton of different uses that you may find incredibly helpful. Here are some of the key ways this oil can be used.

Nervous System Protection

The nervous system is responsible for many different functions. If you suffer from mood changes, anxiety or fear, these things deeply affect your nervous system. Petitgrain has natural calming and relaxing properties that will better help regulate things like your heart rate and blood pressure, which are often affected by nervous system irregularities.

This oil is also known to be helpful for those who are experiencing anxiety attacks or even seizures. Try adding a bit to an oil lamp or diffuser to calm you whenever you feel nervous or on edge.

Deodorant

Because of its naturally pleasant and enticing smell, it can be used to get rid of bad odors around the house. Is your sink a bit smelly because of a specific type of dish you cooked? Clean it with a mix of petitgrain oil and vinegar. Is your trash odorous as the mixture of different foods sit in it?

Spraying some petitgrain oil and lemongrass inside the trash can itself will alleviate that problem. You can also use it in attics, near gym bags or wherever you have an issue with unsavory odors.

Skin

This is an oil that is especially powerful for oily skin. Skin that tends to be oily also tends to suffer from acne, discoloration and scarring. This oil adds necessary balance to skin that may be very unbalanced or out of whack.

While it's great at keeping oil production under control for those who do have issues with acne and appearing greasy, it will provide necessary moisture to dry skin. It's a great oil to add into your skin-care regimen. Just a couple of drops in your facial cleanser will definitely do the trick.

Muscle Cramps

If you are suffering from discomfort or pain from muscle spasms, and other options don't seem to be working, you may want to try some petitgrain oil. It helps to mitigate the discomfort and align the muscles back to their natural state.

This oil can work in conjunction with the nerves, muscles and tissues to find out exactly what is triggering the unsavory response. This oil helps to promote the relaxation within the tendon or muscle to lessen and even completely alleviate the pain.

Nausea

If you have any type of motion sickness or digestive issues, this oil will help as it is anti-emetic. This means that it can eliminate the need to vomit and lessen nausea. If you have a sensitive stomach or are prone to getting queasy, you may want to keep petitgrain on hand.

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