Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Citrus sinensis, also known as sweet orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its branches are often equipped with thorns, and its leaves are green, oblong, and shiny.

The flowers, called orange blossoms, are white and emit a delicate and pleasant fragrance. The fruits, oranges, are spherical and juicy citrus fruits, with a thick and rough skin that ranges from green to orange depending on their maturity.

Sweet orange prefers well-drained soils and subtropical to tropical climates. It is widely cultivated in regions such as the Mediterranean basin, South America, California, and Florida.

The essential oil of Citrus sinensis, also known as sweet orange essential oil, is obtained by cold-pressing the peel of ripe oranges. It has a yellow-orange to orange color and a sweet, fresh, and fruity aroma.