Orange Blossom Absolute

The orange blossom is native to Tunisia and it blossoms from the orange citrus tree. Though the plant is well known for its delicious flavorful fruit, the blooms are much loved for their delicate appearance and fruity aroma. The orange blossom flower is known for its numerous uses. It's used in the preparation of culinary delights as well as several cosmetic uses. During the Victorian times the flowers of the orange blossom were a part of a bride's apparel and were woven into the hair to give an ethereal appearance to the bride. The main reason for this was that the orange blossom was considered to be a symbol of chastity, fertility and purity, virtues which were thought to be essential in all newly married women.

Oil

The orange blossom absolute is reddish orange to dark brown in color. It is a thick viscous liquid which needs gentle heating before being used. It has a deeply sensual and alluring fragrance.

Extraction

The absolute is obtained via the solvent extraction method by using the orange blossom flowers.

Chemical Composition

The chemical components of the orange blossom absolute are

1. Amber carbinol

2. Iso amyl benzoate

3. Alpha-amyl-cinnamaldehyde

Uses

The orange absolute oil is an aphrodisiac and can treat female sexual problems like frigidity and lack of sexual desire. It helps in erectile dysfunctions as well and can help in the stimulation of estrogen and testosterone the sexual hormones which arouse desire.

It is an anti depressant as well because it helps relieve feelings of misery and promotes a feeling of general well being. It has also proved to be antispasmodic where it may help to relieve the spasms of the digestive system and the respiratory tract. It helps to ease the suffering caused by cholera, bronchitis and the common cold and cough.

It is also helpful in getting rid of dark spots on the skin like pimple marks, or marks left by scars and lesions.