Scientific Name:  Citrus aurantium

Country of Origin:  Paraguay

Synonyms:  C.bigaradia, petitgrain bigarade, petitgrain paraguay

Plant Family:  Rutaceae

Plant Parts Used:  Orange Tree/leaves and young shoots.

Extraction Method:  Distillation

Physical Characteristics:  Pale yellow to amber liquid

Dominant Note(s):  Middle to top

Aroma: Rather haunting but alternately woody and floral

Main Constituents: 40-80% esters, mainly linalyl acetate and geranyl acetate, as well among others.

Blends With: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cardamom, Geranium, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang

Safety Precautions:  non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, non-photophobic.