8 WAYS TO USE ORANGE OIL EVERY DAY

Orange oil is one of the most versatile oils. It provides endless benefits and yet is one of the most inexpensive. It can be used in your daily beauty, hygiene, and wellness regimens as well as for cleaning and aromatherapy.

ORANGE OIL OVERVIEW

Orange oil is from the botanical family rutaceae (also know as citrus). The oil is cold-pressed from the rind of the fruit and produces a fresh, citrusy, fruity, and sweet aroma. (1)

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BENEFITS OF ORANGE OIL

Orange oil is known for countless health benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, and antidepressant properties. Some doctors believe that orange oil has strong antiviral properties as well.

Orange oil may benefit people who have sore muscles, an aching back or feet or chronic inflammation. Used in a roller, this oil may reduce pain caused by inflammation.

The citrusy fresh aroma can be inhaled or diffused to promote improved mood and creativity. It also pairs well with many other oils such as tree oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce as well as peppermint, bergamot, vanilla, and ylang ylang.

Its antiseptic and antiviral properties lend orange oil to be useful for fresh breath and teeth whitening when used in your daily hygiene practices.

8 WAYS TO USE ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL

There are endless ways to use orange oil every day. Here are 8 ways you can use orange oil today!

1. HAIR

Add a few drops to your conditioner to add some extra shine to your locks. If you have a powder-based dry shampoo, you can add a few drops to that as well for an extra fresh ‘do!

2. NATURAL TEETH WHITENER

The antiseptic properties of orange oil provide an inexpensive and refreshing natural teeth whitener. Put a drop right on your toothbrush along with your regular toothpaste.

About once a week, I like to add a drop to my charcoal whitener. I have a bamboo toothbrush that I dip in the activated charcoal powder, add a drop or two of orange oil and brush.

If you have never used activated charcoal powder for teeth whitening, be warned: It can be a little messy and seems very counter productive, since you are brushing you teeth with a black powder! However, it works amazing because it removes toxins and helps remove the stains caused from the tannins in coffee, teas and wine.

Brush your teeth with the charcoal and orange oil for 3-5 minutes. Rinse your mouth well and brush teeth with toothpaste to remove all residue.

3. ADD TO WATER OR TEA

Add a few drops of orange oil to water or hot tea. It will add a delicious refreshing taste and give your immune system a boost.

4. COOKING

Using essential oils in cooking can add great flavor to your dishes and drinks!

I use a drop of orange oil in my guacamole and also in my fresh citrus margaritas! Yum!

5. CLEANING

Add a few drops of orange oil to your every day household cleaner. Add a drop of orange oil to Thieves cleaner for an extra fresh scent and increased cleaning power!

6. MAKE A ROLLER

Add 10-15 drops of orange oil to a roller bottle and fill the rest of the way with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil or sweet almond oil. Roll on your wrists or chest for to uplift your mood, help combat anxiety and depression and boost your immunity. Roll on ankles and feet for pain relief and to reduce inflammation.

7. FRESHEN BREATH/ORAL HEALTH

Combine a few drops of orange oil with warm water and a teaspoon of salt to make a refreshing mouthwash.

Also, add a drop of orange oil to coconut oil for oil pulling. Swish the oils around in your mouth for 5-15 minutes. Be sure not to spit oils into sink, as it could cause clogging.

Oil pulling is an ancient practice that involves swishing oil in your mouth to remove bacteria and promote oral hygiene. It is often associated with Auyrveda, the traditional medicine system from India (continue reading about oil pulling HERE).

8. AROMATHERAPY

Orange oil is a great addition to any diffuser blend. The sweetness complements most oils, and improves the scent some oils that you may not care for the smell of. I find that most of my diffuser blends have orange oil.

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Disclaimer: All material on simplerootsofjoy.com is provided for informational use only. It is not meant to be interpreted as medical instruction or advice. No action should be used based solely on the information contained on this blog. Even though essential oils are not considered toxic, individuals may have reactions to certain oils. Readers should get advice from healthcare professionals for any matters relating to their health and wellness.