Orange is a citrus fruit that contains Vitamin C and is also useful to improve the immune system.Orange oil is obtained from Orange peels.The small glands in the orange peel is the source of orange oil.The oil can be obtained by steam distillation or cold compression.The orange oil is anti depressant,anti spasmodic,anti septic,diuretic,sedative and tonic.The orange oil is useful in the fields of industry,medicine and domestic purposes.The botanical name of orange is Citrus Sinensis. The components present in the orange oil are Neral,Linalool,Myrcene,Sabicene and Alpha Pinene.
Orange oil is used for Aromatherapy.The oil treats constipation and also boosts the immune system.The oil also helps to improve the secretion of the glands.The oil destroys the bacteria that causes food poisoning.The oil is suitable to control pests. Orange oil is used as an ingredient in the manufacture of perfume.The oil is also used as a cleaning agent.