Orange
Profile
| Latin Name | Citrus sinensis |
| Chinese Name | Ju Pi |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Note | Top |
| Aroma | <Soft> Citrus |
| Color | Pale Yellow to Orange |
| Parts Distilled | Peel |
| Regions | California, Central & South America, Florida, Israel, Mediterranean, North Africa, Spain |
| Taste | Spicy, Sweet |
| Nature | Cooling |
| Affinity | HT, LU, ST |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Monoterpenes (limonene ~90%) |
| Skin Type | Oily |
| Dosage | 10% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Release Wind-Heat with fever, chills, cough (lung heat)
- Clear Heart Fire (strong function), arrhythmia, palpitations, insomnia, hypertension
- Descends Stomach qi to promote peristalsis
- Clears Stomach Fire,
- Anorexia (lack of appetite), indigestion, abdominal spasm & pain, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome
Indications
- Wind-Heat (LI-11, LU-7, LU-1, LI-4, LU-11, Ll-1, BL-13, BL-12)
- Heart Fire (HT-7, LI-11, PC-7, CV-14, BL-14, BL-15)
- Good for oral ulcers from HT or ST heat
Topical Applications
- Apply a 10% dilution to clear heat from gums, mouth ulcers.
Specific Protocols
- Apply a 10% dilution of Orange (50%), Sandalwood (20%), Frankincense (20%), and Lavender (10%) for Heart Fire.
- Apply a 6% dilution of Orange (50%), Coriander (30%), and Black Pepper (20%) to descend Stomach qi
Actions
- Carminative (prevents or relieves flatulence)
- Anti-depressant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Cholagogue (a drug or other substance that promotes the flow of bile from the gall bladder into the duodenum)
Contraindications & Cautions
- None
- Some photosensitivity
Notes
- Release the Exterior & Cooling (wind heat)
- Good for children; softens them up and makes you want to hug them
- Helps peds digestion
- Helps with hyperactive children
Additional Comments
- Orange is among the safest citrus oils and is slightly water soluble.
- It is good for children.
- Bitter Orange is stronger and "rougher" than Sweet Orange.
- Long-term use of Orange can have a hypnotic effect (so calming you can zone out)
- Orange can reduce blood serum cholesterol.
- Blood Orange is an anti-depressant.
From Class
- Neroli (orange blossom): Oil that resonates with Ren-14 Juque; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)
- Rose / orange blossom floral waters: Children who die young bathed in floral waters (rose from China via the Silk Road; Citrus sinensis blossom) to release the ghost. (Yuen)