Citrus sinensis is a middle-sized evergreen tree, covered with bark of a greenish-brown color, having auxiliary spines on the branches. The leaves are alternate, ovate-oblong, acute, shining green, the stalk more or less winged. The blood orange has streaks of red in the fruit, and when squeezed the juice is often reddish.
Botanical Name:
Citrus sinensis
Aromatic Aroma:
Blood Orange has a warm, fresh citrus aroma, radiant, fruity and tangy.
Consistency:
Light
Note:
Medium
Aroma Strength:
Middle
Extraction Method:
Cold Pressed
Plant Part:
Fruit Peel
Origin:
Italy
Color:
Oily reddish-orange to orange
Cautions:
Can irritate mucous membranes, and should be used only in dilution as it can be a dermal irritant.
Common Uses:
Blood Orange is considered to have anti-depressant, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic and aphrodisiac properties. The aroma is said to be uplifting and stimulating.
Blends Well With:
Lavender, Lemon, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Nutmeg and Clove Bud.
History:
Also known as Maltese Orange, the fruit originated in India (some say Vietnam) and was called na rangi in Sanskrit. The na rangi or naranja was translated as norange, and in English usage a norange was back-formed into the more acceptable an orange.The same thing happened in French and Italian, but in Spanish it is still naranja.
Cautions:
Avoid exposure to sunlight after skin application due to possible photo-toxicity.
