Wild orange has a very special place in my heart as it was really the gateway oil to me realising that essential oils were real things, can make a difference and are more than just a smell. My blind dog Inka was struggling with anxiety and nothing was working - she didn’t like or respond to other healing modalities and I was at a loss what to do - enter wild orange and the rest as they say is history.
I offered it to her to smell and she took a massive inhalation followed by a massive exhalation and did this a couple of times and each time I saw her visibly relax - the tension just dissipated. And I thought wow this S**t really works! That started off a catalyst with me wanting to learn more and more and finally becoming an animal aromatherapy specialist on the EO Vet Network - a literal dream come true.
So what is wild orange? The oil is cold pressed from the peel and has an energizing aroma and multiple benefits to health for both you and your pets. Not only is it a favourite with Inka - Doris bunny was also a fan and my cat Holly is also partial to its spring time aroma. The oil is high in limonene (by the way limonene and harm to cats is a myth but that is another story) and has stimulating and purifying quality and so is ideal for supporting the immune system as well as for cleaning around the home.
It has a refreshing aroma - think sunny orange grove and it is uplifting and relaxing. The oil is from the fruit of the Sweet Orange tree or Citrus sinensis an evergreen tree it is a versatile one as its twigs and leaves produce Petitgrain and its blossom produces Neroli. The sweet fruit has many uses such as for juice, marmalade and jellies and as a flavouring too, I absolutely love the oil in hot chocolate but the dog like a drop in some coconut yoghurt!
Did you know citrus oils have been found to promote the brain to release dopamine and serotonin, the neurotransmitters that help use feel rewarded and happy and stabilise mood.
I recommend these a lot for dogs that are struggling with fear, depression, stress etc and we introduce the oils in a variety of ways in order to maximise the benefits and create further associations with good and happy vibes. But wild orange is also a potent source of anti-oxidants which are key to fighting free radicals that cause inflammation. It is an amazing oil with so many benefits.
The primary chemical constituents of Wild Orange is limonene it's a monoterpene that is known for its cleansing properties when used as a skin or surface cleanser as well as it's stimulating and enhancing effects on mood when used aromatically. The chemical profile is why this wonderful oil is so useful in everyday life. It's great for petsafe homemade cleaning agents and the stimulating properties of limonene also make it popular for diffusing and is also safe to apply topically so the hair of your pet acts as diffuser however, It's important to remember that citrus oils can be photosensitive so avoid sunlight or UV rays for 12 hrs after applying it. I just love to diffuse it alone or with Bergamot for a great uplifting blend.
doTerra has recently published a study examining CPG oils essential oils in the Dermatology section of Congent Medicine. The study investigated the action of Rosemary and Wild orange in the BioMAP® system, which stimulates human skin cells in a compromised environment. What was interesting was the oils were able to diversely impact proteins and genes in human skin cells specifically rosemary essential oil strongly impacted processes closely related to cellular health and metabolism and Wild orange essential oil robustly impacted cellular health, immune response and metabolism processes. These findings are consistent with the existing research supporting the beneficial effects of these essential oils. This study was the first to evaluate the impact of Rosemary and Wild orange essential oils on the human genome and the Y Gene expression in human skin cells will provide important evidence and basis for future research and their biological and physiological mechanisms actions. Link https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-research-news-rosemary-and-wild-orange-study
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