Petitgrain
Profile
| Latin Name | Citrus aurantium |
| Chinese Name | Qing Ye |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Note | Top-Middle |
| Aroma | <Soft> Citrus |
| Color | Clear |
| Parts Distilled | Leaves & Stems (of orange) |
| Regions | Africa, France, Haiti, Italy, Paraguay, Spain |
| Taste | Bitter |
| Nature | Cooling |
| Affinity | LU/HT/ST |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Esters (linalyl acetate ~40-55%), monoterpenols (~30- 40%) |
| Skin Type | Oily, especially acne |
| Dosage | 6-8% |
TCM Categories
- Regulate Qi
- Earth Excess
- (Calm shen)
- (Food stagnation)
- (Transforms dampness)
Functions
- Regulates qi in the chest and epigastrium
- Calms the shen by regulating Qi
- Strengthens memory by transforming dampness
Indications
- Chest Qi Stagnation with chest tightness, labored breathing, insomnia (CV-17, PC-6, LU-9, HT-7)
- Rebellious Stomach Qi and Food Stasis with nausea, vomiting, hiccups, epigastric fullness, sour reflux (CV-13, CV-12, PC-6, ST-21, ST-36)
- Can also be helpful for malabsorption
- For someone with a collapsed chest, high irritability, and highly developed trapezius
Topical Applications
- Add to cosmetic blends for its antiseptic and skin-balancing effect.
Specific Protocols
Actions
- Nervine
- Anti-depressant
- Antispasmodic
Contraindications & Cautions
- Some photosensitivity
Notes
- Balancing for the skin
- Calming for shen and spirit by regulating Qi
From Class
- Petitgrain or patchouli: Oil that resonates with LV-13 Zhangmen; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)