{"title":"Citrus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"basil-lemon-basil-organic","title":"Basil, Lemon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eLemon basil is sometimes assumed to be sweet basil blended with lemon oil. Its citrus note is the plant's own. It comes from geranial and neral, the two isomers of citral, the same aldehydes that define lemongrass and lemon myrtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon basil is a hybrid within the genus Ocimum, of the mint family, Lamiaceae, grown widely in South and Southeast Asia and North Africa. This oil is distilled in Egypt from the blossoming herb, under DE-ÖKO-007 organic certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeranial and neral lead. Nerol, linalool and geraniol, all monoterpene alcohols, round out the aldehyde sharpness and give a floral sweetness. Methyl chavicol, the marker of the anisic basil type, is not among the main constituents. Comparative work alongside Basil, 85% Methyl Chavicol (No. 1111) shows how far two basils can diverge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, lemony and herbaceous, with a soft floral finish. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends, skincare formulation and natural perfumery, each at low concentration. Blends with lime, ginger, lemongrass, geranium, petitgrain, coriander and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603028062398,"sku":"1139-3","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":44465609277630,"sku":"1139-5","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1139_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526908"},{"product_id":"bergamot-organic","title":"Bergamot Essential Oil (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eBergamot the oil has nothing to do with bergamot the herb. Monarda, the North American bee balm, borrowed the name for its similar scent. The oil comes from a citrus fruit, Citrus bergamia, and its aroma is the one known worldwide from Earl Grey tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small citrus tree of the rue family, Rutaceae. Its sour, inedible fruit is grown for its peel, chiefly in southern Italy, where the climate of the Calabrian coast suits it. This oil is cold-pressed from the peel of certified organic Italian fruit (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene, linalyl acetate and linalool lead. That ester-alcohol pairing, more typical of lavender than of citrus, gives bergamot its floral softness. As an expressed oil it retains its furocoumarins, including bergapten, so it is kept for diffusion and wash-off use, or replaced by Bergamot Furocoumarin-Free (No. 1176) in leave-on skin formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, sparkling citrus with delicate floral and herbaceous undertones. A bright top note in natural perfumery and the backbone of the classic cologne accord. Diffusion, natural perfumery and bath preparations. Blends with lavender, neroli, rose, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, geranium and clary sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603028291774,"sku":"1175-10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1175_Bergamot-organic_f1b950c5-1ba1-4b01-819c-f396600248f3.jpg?v=1762526933"},{"product_id":"bergamot-furocoumarin-free-fcf-feccia-organic","title":"Bergamot, Feccia FCF (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eFurocoumarin-free describes a process, not a kind of fruit. Bergamot peel oil can be pressed, rectified or distilled. Feccia is the oil recovered from the sediment left after pressing and then distilled, which leaves behind the non-volatile bergapten responsible for the phototoxicity of cold-pressed bergamot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus bergamia is a small citrus tree grown chiefly along the southern coast of Calabria in Italy. Its fruit is grown for the peel oil rather than for eating. This oil comes from certified organic cultivation in Italy. Cold-pressed Bergamot (No. 1175) and Bergamot Furocoumarin-Free (No. 1176) complete the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillation separates the volatile fraction from the coumarins and waxes of the peel. Limonene, linalool and linalyl acetate form the main body. The ester and alcohol pair gives bergamot its floral, almost lavender-like facet beneath the citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, citrus and floral, a little drier and less fruity than pressed bergamot. A top note, foundational in cologne and chypre structures. Suited to massage blends, facial oils and skincare formulation where skin will meet sunlight. Diffusion and natural perfumery. Blends with lavender, neroli, petitgrain, rose, jasmine, vetiver, cypress and frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603028357310,"sku":"1177-10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.169 fl.oz.","offer_id":45478578159806,"sku":"1177-5","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1177_Essential_Oils_USA.png?v=1762526934"},{"product_id":"citronella-ceylon-type-organic","title":"Citronella, Ceylon-Type (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eTwo citronellas are traded. Java citronella, Cymbopogon winterianus, is rich in citronellal and geraniol and smells sweet and lemony. Ceylon citronella, Cymbopogon nardus, is the older type, with more camphene and methyl isoeugenol and a drier, woodier scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall, clumping tropical grass of the family Poaceae, closely related to Lemongrass (No. 1945) and Palmarosa (No. 2370). This oil is distilled from the grass, certified organic in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeraniol leads, with camphene and limonene following. Trans-methyl isoeugenol, borneol and geranyl acetate complete a profile that is distinctly less sweet than the Java type. The camphene and borneol fraction accounts for the woody, faintly camphoraceous edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, grassy and woody, with a citrus top and a dry finish. A top note. Room diffusion, household cleaning formulations, outdoor blends and massage at low dilution. Blends with lemongrass, cedarwood, lavender, geranium, orange, pine and eucalyptus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603030388926,"sku":"1266-10","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1266_Citronella-_Ceylon-Type_-organic.jpg?v=1762527045"},{"product_id":"combava-kaffir-lime-peel","title":"Combava \/ Kaffir Lime Peel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCombava is often expected to smell like the crushed leaf. The peel oil does not carry the leaf's citronellal. It is a limonene-led oil, closer to a sharp lime with a green, slightly spicy edge. The common English name kaffir lime is now widely replaced by makrut lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus hystrix is a thorny citrus of tropical South-East Asia. The fruit is small, green and deeply wrinkled, with little juice. This oil is distilled from the peel of wild trees in Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene leads. Beta-pinene and sabinene follow, with terpinen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol and gamma-terpinene. The alcohols are present in higher proportion than in most citrus peel oils and account for its herbaceous, slightly woody finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, zesty and green, with a peppery, terpenic edge. A top note. Diffusion, room preparations, natural perfumery and massage blends. Distilled citrus oils carry a different profile from pressed ones, and the two are worth separating in study. The leaf oil, Petitgrain Combava (No. 2455), makes a direct comparison. Blends with lemongrass, ginger, coriander, geranium, cedarwood and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603030519998,"sku":"1277-10","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1277_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527053"},{"product_id":"verbena-lemon-verbena-organic","title":"Verbena, Lemon (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eMuch of the oil traded as “verbena” is litsea or lemongrass, or a blend built on their citral. True lemon verbena, Lippia citriodora, yields little oil and is costly to produce. Its profile carries a sesquiterpene fraction and a soft green depth absent from a straight citral oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deciduous shrub of the verbena family, Verbenaceae, native to South America and now also classed as Aloysia citrodora. It has long been grown in Mediterranean gardens. This oil is distilled in Morocco from the flowering plant under certified organic cultivation. Zimbani, Lippia javanica (No. 1331), is a related species from southern Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitral, the aldehyde pair geranial and neral, leads. Limonene adds lift. Beta-caryophyllene, bicyclogermacrene and germacrene D round the sharpness of the aldehydes. 1,8-cineole is present in smaller amount. Citral-rich oils are recognised skin sensitisers and are kept to low concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemony, fresh and fruity, over a sweet, green, herbal floor. A top note in natural perfumery, valued in colognes and citrus accords. Diffusion, massage blends at low dilution and olfactory study. Blends with neroli, rose, jasmine, bergamot, palmarosa, lavender and elemi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"1 ml \/ 0.03 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603031371966,"sku":"1335-1","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1335_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527122"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-citriodora-organic","title":"Eucalyptus Citriodora (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eEucalyptus is assumed to smell of cineole. Eucalyptus citriodora contains very little. Its oil is dominated by citronellal and smells of lemon. The species has also been reclassified as Corymbia citriodora, and both names are used in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon-scented gum is a tall, smooth-barked tree of the Myrtaceae, native to Queensland and widely planted in the tropics. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the leaves of certified organic trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitronellal is the dominant constituent. Citronellol, isopulegol and neo-isopulegol follow, with citronellyl acetate and beta-caryophyllene. The aldehyde-led profile places the oil with citronella and lemongrass rather than with the cineole eucalypts. Comparison with Eucalyptus Globulus (No. 1370) makes the difference plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, lemony and fresh, with a green, slightly balsamic undertone. A top note. Diffusion, outdoor and room blends, and natural perfumery. Used at low concentration in massage blends. Blends with lavender, cedarwood, geranium, tea tree, rosemary, lemongrass and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603032584382,"sku":"1396-10","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1396_Eucalyptus-citriodora-organic.jpg?v=1762527148"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-staigeriana-organic","title":"Eucalyptus Staigeriana (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eLemon-scented eucalyptus is often assumed to be one oil. There are several, with different chemistry. Corymbia citriodora is led by citronellal. Eucalyptus staigeriana, the lemon-scented ironbark, is led by limonene and citral, with a significant ester fraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus staigeriana is a tree of the Myrtaceae, native to Cape York in north Queensland. It is now cultivated elsewhere for its oil. This oil is distilled in Brazil from the leaves of certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene leads, with citral (neral and geranial) and terpinolene following. Geranyl acetate and geraniol give a softer, rosy depth. 1,8-cineole, the oxide that defines most eucalyptus oils, is minor. The ester content accounts for the gentleness noted in the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, lemony and fruity, with a herbaceous, faintly floral undertone. A top note. Diffusion, room preparations, massage blends and bath preparations. Comparative work alongside Eucalyptus citriodora (No. 1396) and Eucalyptus radiata (No. 1401) shows the range of the genus. Blends with lavender, geranium, lemongrass, cedarwood, rosemary and bergamot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Contains geraniol. Not for use during pregnancy. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603032813758,"sku":"1430-5","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":45354312433854,"sku":"1430-10","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1430_Eucalyptus-staigeriana-organic.jpg?v=1762527165"},{"product_id":"lemongrass-organic","title":"Lemongrass (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eTwo grasses are sold as lemongrass. Cymbopogon citratus is the West Indian type. Cymbopogon flexuosus is the East Indian type. Both are citral-rich, and both are frequently confused with citronella, which belongs to the same genus but is led by citronellal and geraniol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCymbopogon flexuosus is a tall perennial grass of the Poaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia. This oil is distilled in Nepal from the grass of certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitral dominates: the paired aldehydes geranial and neral. Geraniol and geranyl acetate follow, with limonene in smaller proportion. Citral-rich oils are among the more reactive on skin, which sets the dilution required in any formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely lemony, fresh and grassy, with an earthy undertone. A top note with more staying power than the citrus peels. Diffusion, room preparations and massage blends at low concentration. Blends with basil, ginger, geranium, lavender, cedarwood, vetiver and coriander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603045462206,"sku":"1945-10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1945_Lemongrass-organic.jpg?v=1762527542"},{"product_id":"lemon-tea-tree-essential-oil","title":"Tea Tree, Lemon \/ Leptospermum citratum (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eLemon tea tree is not a lemon-scented form of tea tree. Melaleuca alternifolia (No. 2780) and Leptospermum petersonii share a common name and a family, Myrtaceae, but belong to different genera. Manuka (No. 2047) is the better-known Leptospermum oil. This oil is led by aldehydes, not terpinen-4-ol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrub or small tree native to the coastal forests of eastern Australia, also traded under the synonym Leptospermum citratum. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild-crafted plants in South Africa, certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitral, the pair of aldehydes geranial and neral, leads. Citronellal adds a sharper, grassy brightness. Citronellol and geraniol soften the profile with a rosy note. Aldehyde-rich oils are handled at low dilution on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely lemon, fresh and slightly rosy. A top note. Diffusion, room fragrance, natural cleaning formulations and dilute massage blends. Blends with eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, cedarwood, geranium, ginger and lemongrass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603045494974,"sku":"1956-5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1956_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1762527551"},{"product_id":"balm-organic","title":"Balm \/ Melissa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eMelissa yields very little oil from the fresh herb, and it is among the most frequently adulterated oils in trade. Common substitutes are lemongrass, citronella or litsea, sometimes with added citronellal. A genuine oil holds a balance of aldehydes and sesquiterpenes that these imitations fail to reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa officinalis is a perennial of the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe and western Asia, and a bee plant of long standing; melissa is the Greek word for honey bee. This oil is distilled in Bulgaria from the whole plant under certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitral, as geranial and neral, forms the principal aldehyde fraction. Citronellal accompanies it. Beta-caryophyllene is a notable sesquiterpene and a marker of genuine material. Geraniol adds a soft floral tone. The aldehydes make high dilution necessary in any skin application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemony and fresh, softer and more honeyed than lemongrass, with a green herbal back note. A top to middle note. Used in very small proportion in massage blends, bath preparations, diffusion and natural perfumery. A single drop carries far in a formula. Blends with rose, neroli, lavender, chamomile, geranium, frankincense and ylang ylang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"1 ml \/ 0.03 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603047198910,"sku":"2060-1","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2060_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527615"},{"product_id":"myrtle-lemon-myrtle-organic","title":"Myrtle, Lemon (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe lemon note of lemon myrtle does not come from limonene, as it does in citrus peel. It comes from citral, an aldehyde. Lemon myrtle is among the most citral-rich oils known, and in a blend it reads sharper and greener than any lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackhousia citriodora is a tree of the subtropical rainforests of Queensland, of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Despite the name, it is not a myrtle in the Mediterranean sense; Myrtle (No. 2181) is Myrtus communis. This oil is distilled in Australia from the leaves, from certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeranial and neral, the two isomers of citral, dominate the oil. Trans-isocitral is present in small proportion. Aldehyde-dominant oils oxidise and should be kept tightly closed and cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely lemony, sweet and fresh, with a creamy, sherbet-like quality. A top note. Used at low concentration in diffusion, massage blends, skincare formulation and natural perfumery. Blends with lavender, eucalyptus, ginger, kunzea, sandalwood, rosemary and geranium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603052409022,"sku":"2182-5","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2182_Myrtle-_Lemon-Myrtle_-organic.jpg?v=1762527702"},{"product_id":"honey-myrtle-melaleuca-teretifolia","title":"Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca teretifolia)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eHoney myrtle is not a myrtle in the strict sense. Melaleuca teretifolia is a relative of tea tree; true myrtle is Myrtus communis. The two share the family Myrtaceae and little else. The aroma is lemon, not the cineole freshness of Myrtle, Green (No. 2185).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrub of Western Australia with slender, cylindrical leaves, a feature recorded in its species name. This oil is distilled from the twigs and leaves, grown conventionally in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeranial and neral, together known as citral, dominate. Myrcene, geraniol, trans-isocitral and nerol follow. The profile is close to that of lemongrass, softened by the alcohols. Citral-rich oils are handled at low dilution on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright lemon at the top, with a rounded, faintly honeyed sweetness underneath. A top note. Diffusion, room fragrance and dilute massage blends. Blends with lavender, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, rosemary, cedarwood and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603053031614,"sku":"2187-5","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2187_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527719"},{"product_id":"orange-sweet-organic","title":"Orange, Sweet (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eSweet orange oil is not distilled. It is pressed from the peel, where the oil sits in small glands visible on the rind. Bitter Orange (No. 2510) is pressed from a different species, Citrus aurantium, and has a drier, more complex profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus sinensis is a tree of the rue family, Rutaceae, of Chinese origin and now grown throughout the warm temperate world. This oil is cold-pressed in Italy from the peel of certified organic fruit. Organic certification matters more for peel oils than for most, since pressing carries over whatever is on the rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene accounts for the great majority of the oil. Myrcene, alpha-pinene and linalool are present in small part. Limonene oxidises on exposure to air, so the bottle is best kept closed, cool and used within a reasonable period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, sweet and fruity, with the scent of freshly peeled fruit. A top note with short tenacity. Diffusion, bath preparations, massage blends, room sprays and natural perfumery. It combines readily with almost every class of oil. Blends with clove, cinnamon, frankincense, lavender, ylang ylang, sandalwood and ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603058208958,"sku":"2310-10","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.169 fl. oz.","offer_id":45478608044222,"sku":"2310-5","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2310_Orange-sweet-organic.jpg?v=1762527762"},{"product_id":"orange-red-organic","title":"Orange, Red Oil (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe red of a blood orange is in the flesh, from anthocyanins. These pigments are water-soluble and do not pass into the oil, which is pressed from the peel. The oil is orange, not red, and its character comes from the peel alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus sinensis, the sweet orange, originated in southern China. The blood oranges are pigmented varieties of the same species, grown principally in Sicily, where cold nights during ripening develop the colour. This oil is cold-pressed in Italy from the peel of certified organic fruit (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peel is pressed mechanically, without heat, and the oil separated from the juice and water. Limonene forms the great majority of the oil. Myrcene, alpha-pinene and linalool add depth. Pressed citrus oils oxidise readily and are best kept cool, closed and used within a reasonable period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy and bright, with a slightly berry-like depth beside a sweet orange. A top note. Diffusion, room preparations, massage blends and natural perfumery. Comparison with Orange sweet (No. 2310) and Orange, Bitter (No. 2510) shows the range of the orange oils. Blends with cinnamon, clove, cardamom, frankincense, ylang ylang, vetiver and geranium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603058569406,"sku":"2325-10","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl. oz.","offer_id":45450336174270,"sku":"2325-5","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2325_Orange-red-organic.jpg?v=1762527770"},{"product_id":"grapefruit-pink-organic","title":"Grapefruit, Pink (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eLimonene makes up the bulk of almost every citrus peel oil, so it cannot account for the smell of grapefruit. The signature comes from traces: nootkatone and a sulphur-bearing thiol present in tiny amounts. The pink of the name describes the flesh of the fruit, not the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus paradisi is a citrus of the rue family, Rutaceae, thought to have arisen in the Caribbean as a natural cross of pomelo and sweet orange. This oil is cold-pressed from the peel of certified organic fruit grown in Italy (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene dominates, with myrcene a distant second. The trace constituents that define the fruit sit within the small remaining fraction. Expressed citrus oils oxidise more readily than most, so the bottle is kept cool, tightly closed and used within its shelf life. Grapefruit (No. 2390) offers a comparison grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, bitter-sweet and juicy, sharper and drier than orange. A top note with modest staying power, best anchored by woods or resins in a perfume. Diffusion, atomiser sprays, massage blends, bath preparations and natural perfumery. Blends with bergamot, lemon, rosemary, cypress, ylang ylang, vetiver and frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603059617982,"sku":"2386-5","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2386_Grapefruit-pink-organic.jpg?v=1762527805"},{"product_id":"grapefruit-organic","title":"Grapefruit (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eLimonene makes up the greater part of grapefruit oil, yet it is not the compound that makes the oil smell of grapefruit. The recognisable character comes from minor constituents: the aliphatic aldehydes octanal and decanal, and trace sesquiterpene ketones such as nootkatone. Oils thinned with cheap limonene lose that character first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus paradisi is a citrus of comparatively recent origin, arising in the Caribbean from a cross involving pomelo and sweet orange. This oil is cold-pressed from the peel of white grapefruit grown under certified organic cultivation in Israel. A pink grapefruit oil from Italy (No. 2386) sits in the same range for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene dominates, followed by myrcene and alpha-pinene. Octanal and decanal sit at low proportion and give the peel its sharp, slightly bitter brightness. As a pressed oil it also carries non-volatile material from the peel, including coumarins. Monoterpene-rich citrus oils oxidise readily once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, sharp and bitter-sweet, lighter and less sugary than sweet orange. A top note in natural perfumery, short-lived on the blotter. Diffusion, room sprays, massage blends and natural perfumery. Blends with bergamot, cypress, juniper, rosemary, lavender, ylang ylang and frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603059683518,"sku":"2390-5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2390_Grapefruit-organic.jpg?v=1762527805"},{"product_id":"petitgrain-bigarade-organic","title":"Petitgrain Bigarade (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003ePetitgrain means little grain. The name once referred to the small, unripe bitter oranges distilled for oil. Today the oil is distilled from leaves and twigs, and the name has outlived the material it described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus aurantium, the bitter orange, gives three distinct oils: neroli from the blossom, bitter orange from the peel and petitgrain from the leaf and twig. This oil is distilled in Egypt from certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinalyl acetate and linalool lead, the same ester-alcohol pair found in lavender and clary sage. Limonene adds a citrus top. Geranyl acetate and geraniol bring a rosy-fruity nuance and soften the green edge of the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, green and woody-floral, with a slightly bitter citrus top. A top to middle note and a classic component of eau de Cologne. Diffusion, massage blends, bath preparations and natural perfumery. Comparative work alongside Neroli organic (No. 2261), Orange (Bitter Orange) organic (No. 2510) and Petitgrain Bigarade distilled with bitter orange flowers (No. 2451) maps one tree across its plant parts. Blends with neroli, bergamot, lavender, rosemary, clary sage, geranium and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40603060338878,"sku":"2450-05","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2401_Patchouli-organic.jpg?v=1762527831"},{"product_id":"petitgrain-combava-organic","title":"Petitgrain Combava Oil (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCombava oil is often assumed to be a single product. The leaf and the peel of Citrus hystrix give two different oils. The leaf oil is built on citronellal. The peel oil is built on limonene and pinenes, and smells of lime zest rather than of the crushed leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus hystrix is a thorny citrus of tropical South-East Asia, now also grown in Madagascar. The leaves are the distinctive double leaves of Thai and Indonesian cooking. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild-crafted organic trees in Madagascar and certified organic (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitronellal dominates. Citronellol and citronellyl acetate follow. An aldehyde-led profile of this kind gives a sharp, green, lemony character comparable to lemon eucalyptus and citronella, with a more rounded floral undertone from the ester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen, crisp and lemony, with a herbaceous finish. A top note. Diffusion, room preparations, massage blends and natural perfumery, used at low concentration given the aldehyde content. The peel oil, Combava (No. 1277), makes a direct comparison. Blends with lemongrass, ginger, lime, geranium, cedarwood, vetiver and coriander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603060699326,"sku":"2455-5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2455_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527839"},{"product_id":"petitgrain-mandarin","title":"Petitgrain Mandarin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003ePetitgrain, unqualified, means the leaf oil of the bitter orange. Other citrus trees give their own petitgrains, and they differ sharply. The mandarin leaf oil is defined by methyl N-methylanthranilate, an ester present in only trace amounts in bitter orange leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus reticulata originates in southern China and South-East Asia and is now grown across the Mediterranean and North Africa. This oil is distilled in Egypt from the leaves of cultivated trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethyl N-methylanthranilate dominates. It carries the soft, sweet, almost grape-like note that identifies mandarin. Gamma-terpinene, limonene and alpha-pinene make up the monoterpene fraction. Anthranilate-rich oils are best kept tightly closed and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, green and fruity, with a floral, slightly musky undertone. A middle note with more body than most leaf oils. Natural perfumery, diffusion, evening blends and massage. Blends with neroli, petitgrain bigarade, mandarin, lavender, chamomile, sandalwood and ylang ylang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603060895934,"sku":"2479-10","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2479_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527840"},{"product_id":"orange-bitter-orange-organic","title":"Orange, Bitter (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eOne tree, Citrus aurantium, supplies three distinct oils. The flowers give neroli, the leaves and twigs give petitgrain, and the peel gives bitter orange. The three are often grouped as one family of scents. In a formula they behave as separate materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bitter or Seville orange is a hybrid of the pomelo and the mandarin, grown more for its aromatic parts than for its sour fruit. This oil is cold-pressed from the peel of certified organic fruit grown in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene dominates, as in all orange peel oils. Myrcene and sabinene follow. Cold pressing keeps the non-volatile fraction, including furocoumarins, in the oil. Bitter orange peel oil is phototoxic, and leave-on skin products are formulated within recognised limits for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, dry and slightly bitter, with less sugar than sweet orange and a faint floral undertone. A top note. Diffusion, rinse-off bath and body products, and natural perfumery, where it lifts colognes and chypres. Comparative study with Neroli (No. 2261), Petitgrain Bigarade (No. 2450) and Orange, Sweet (No. 2310) maps the full tree. Blends with lavender, clary sage, frankincense, clove, cinnamon and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603061584062,"sku":"2510-10","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.169 fl. oz.","offer_id":45478612566206,"sku":"2510-5","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2510_Orange-_Bitter-Orange_-organic.jpg?v=1762527865"},{"product_id":"thyme-lemon-limonene","title":"Thyme, Lemon (Limonene)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe limonene in the trade name is misleading. This lemon thyme is led by geraniol and citral, and the lemon character of the plant comes from citral. Lemon thyme is also a separate taxon from common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, and is not one of its chemotypes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThymus citriodorus is a low aromatic shrub of the mint family, generally regarded as a garden hybrid with Thymus vulgaris as one parent. It is grown more often as a culinary herb than for distillation. This oil is distilled in the USA from the flowering herb of conventional cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeraniol leads. Citral, the aldehyde pair of geranial and neral, carries the lemon note, with nerol alongside. Thymol is present in smaller proportion and lends a warm herbal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus, fruity and sweet, with a light spicy undertone. A top-to-middle note. Diffusion, massage blends and natural perfumery, where it offers a herbal alternative to lemongrass and melissa. Aldehyde-rich oils are used at low concentration. Blends with lavender, rosemary, bergamot, geranium, lemon and petitgrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603075838142,"sku":"2870-5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2870_Thyme-lemon.jpg?v=1762528081"},{"product_id":"yuzu-japanese-mandarin","title":"Yuzu \/ Japanese Mandarin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eYuzu is often sold as Japanese mandarin. It is not a mandarin. Citrus junos is thought to have arisen as a hybrid between a mandarin and the ichang papeda, which accounts for its sour fruit, thick peel and cold hardiness. This oil is also distilled, not cold-pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow-growing, thorny citrus tree long cultivated in Japan and China. In Japan the fruit is floated in hot baths at the winter solstice. This oil is distilled from the peel of Japanese fruit from wild-grown trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost citrus oils are expressed. Distillation separates the volatile fraction from the waxes, pigments and other non-volatile matter that a pressed oil carries, and gives a clearer, lighter material. Limonene leads the profile, with gamma-terpinene and myrcene behind. The result is sharper and more aromatic than a pressed peel oil, with less of the juicy roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTart, floral and clean, between grapefruit and mandarin, with a faint herbal edge. A top note in natural perfumery. Diffusion, bath preparations, massage blends and cologne-style work. Blends with hinoki, cedarwood, ginger, green tea accords, grapefruit, neroli and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"1 ml \/ 0.03 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603079868606,"sku":"3071-1","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":44606734926014,"sku":"3071-3","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3071_Yuzu-_Japanese-mandarin.jpg?v=1762528209"},{"product_id":"bergamot-furocoumarin-free-fcf-organic","title":"Bergamot Furocoumarin-Free (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eBergamot FCF is sometimes regarded as a diluted or weaker bergamot. It is the whole oil with one fraction removed. The furocoumarins, bergapten chief among them, are taken out by distillation, and the aromatic profile remains essentially intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus bergamia is a small citrus tree of the rue family, Rutaceae, grown chiefly along the coast of Calabria in southern Italy. This oil is taken from the peel of certified organic fruit (DE-ÖKO-007) and then distilled to separate the furocoumarin fraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expressed peel oil is distilled, leaving the heavy, non-volatile furocoumarins behind in the residue. Limonene, linalyl acetate and linalool carry over and define the finished oil, as they do in the cold-pressed grade. The result is a bergamot suited to any formula that will be worn on skin exposed to sunlight, where bergapten is unwanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, citrus-floral and lightly herbaceous. A top note. Massage blends, facial oils, skincare formulation, natural perfumery and diffusion. For comparison, Bergamot organic (No. 1175) is the expressed oil with its full composition, and Bergamot, Feccia FCF (No. 1177) is a further grade. Blends with lavender, neroli, rose, geranium, clary sage, frankincense and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":41057878442174,"sku":"1176-10","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1175_Bergamot-organic_0b687b98-61f6-40f9-85c3-77bf09f6b7d1.jpg?v=1640645353"},{"product_id":"petitgrain-bigarade-sur-fleurs-organic","title":"Petitgrain Bigarade with Bitter Orange Flowers (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003ePetitgrain takes its name from the small, unripe fruits, the little grains, from which it was once distilled. The modern oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange. This oil is distilled with the bitter orange blossoms in the still, the style known in French as petitgrain sur fleurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus aurantium amara, the bitter orange, is native to South-East Asia and has been grown across the Mediterranean and North Africa for centuries. One tree yields three oils: neroli from the blossom, petitgrain from the leaf and bitter orange from the peel. This oil is distilled in Egypt from certified organic cultivation (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves and blossoms are distilled together. The leaf supplies the dominant linalyl acetate and linalool. The blossom adds floral depth and a neroli-like note in the middle of the profile. Limonene, geranyl acetate and geraniol complete it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, green and floral, softer and sweeter than leaf petitgrain alone. A top to middle note. Natural perfumery, diffusion, massage blends and skincare formulation. Comparative work alongside Petitgrain Bigarade (No. 2450) and Neroli (No. 2261) shows the contribution of the blossom. Blends with bergamot, lavender, rosemary, geranium, jasmine and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":41478341198014,"sku":"2451-10","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.169 fl.oz.","offer_id":45478610108606,"sku":"2451-5","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2451-Petitgrain_Bigarade_bitter_orange.png?v=1734432019"},{"product_id":"organic-lemon-oil","title":"Organic Lemon Essential Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe sourness of lemon belongs to the juice, not the oil. Lemon essential oil is pressed from the peel, and most of it is limonene, which on its own smells only faintly of lemon. The recognisable note comes from citral, present in small proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus limon is a small tree of the rue family, Rutaceae, of Asian origin and long cultivated around the Mediterranean. Southern Italy has a long history of citrus peel oil production. This oil is expressed in Italy from the rind of certified organic lemons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene dominates, with beta-pinene and gamma-terpinene following. Cold pressing carries furocoumarins over from the peel, so leave-on skin preparations call for care with sun exposure after application. Bergamot Furocoumarin-Free (No. 1176) shows the alternative approach in another citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, fresh and clean, with a bright zest top and little tenacity. A top note. Diffusion, room sprays, bath preparations, massage blends and natural perfumery, where it opens colognes and citrus accords. Peel oils oxidise once opened and keep best closed and cool. Blends with lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, ginger, frankincense, neroli and ylang ylang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. 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