What blends well with orange essential oil?
Written by
Gina Mason
Reviewed by
Prof. Benjamin Murphy, Ph.D.Fusing orange essential oil enriches its attributes with synergistic effects. The complementary oils support overall wellness and offer mood-boosting properties, as well as additional therapeutic benefits. I create custom blends for clients with certain wellness objectives. These provide a better result than using orange oil alone.
Lavender is the perfect choice for relieving anxiety, in combination with orange. This ideal duo helps decrease cortisol levels and promotes relaxation. The floral citrus scent assures emotional balance. My clients use this blend during stressful workdays, as it produces effects more quickly than using a single oil.
Sleep Support
- Cedarwood enhances orange's sedative properties
- Promotes delta brain waves for deeper rest
- Use 3:1 orange-to-cedarwood ratio in diffuser
Mental Focus
- Rosemary boosts orange's cognitive effects
- Increases alertness and information retention
- Apply diluted blend to temples before tasks
Stress Reduction
- Bergamot amplifies serotonin activation
- Counters anxiety within minutes of inhalation
- Diffuse equal parts during tense situations
Safety considerations ensure efficient blending. Don't exceed dilution ratios for skin applications. Always perform a patch test for new combinations to ensure compatibility and avoid potential issues. Don't use phototoxic blends before exposure to the sun. I provide clients with a blending journal to track their reactions.
Enhance the quality of matching for a seamless blending experience by pairing organic, cold-pressed oils from the same or closely related sources. Assess extraction methods for synergy potential. If a tester oil has a distinctly different quality, the synergy diminishes. I obtain all oils for blending from the same ethical supply.
Storage methods maintain blended oils. Store in dark glass bottles with a secure closure. Clearly label the mix with the date and the ratio of ingredients. Store any blends containing citrus oils in the refrigerator for optimal freshness. My personal blends last a strong 6 months if taken care of.
Try personalized blends safely. You should always begin with smaller amounts of tested ratios. Then adjust per your response. Take notes on the effects in a blending journal. A very popular blend with my clients has been orange bergamot with vetiver.
Read the full article: 10 Amazing Benefits Orange Oil for Wellness
