Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil in 10 ml format is a captivating essence extracted from the leaves and young shoots of the bitter orange tree, by our producers in Paraguay. Its fresh, lemony and slightly floral scent evokes gentle Mediterranean breezes.
Petit grain bigarade essential oil is produced in Paraguay by a cooperative that works with a community of qualified and dedicated producers to offer the best organic essential oils. A team of 30 to 35 workers are present on the farm and help to cultivate and harvest the raw materials used in the oils throughout the year. She also works with 65 small producers in Paraguay who supply Petit grain bigarade essential oil, their main production. The cooperative thus helps the inhabitants of San Pedro to give appropriate use to their land and allows them to sell their production at a better price.
The petit grain bigarade is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of 6 to 10 meters. Bitter oranges are the fruits of this tree. It is native to Southeast Asia, but is now grown in many parts of the world.
The term “petitgrain” refers to the young leaves and twigs of the tree, which are used to extract the precious essential oil. As for the term “bigarade”, it refers specifically to bitter orange.
In certain traditions of magic and witchcraft, the petit grain bigarade is used to promote love, luck and protection. Its energetic properties are attributed with the power to attract love and ward off negative energies.
Dosage: One to two drops to flavor culinary preparations. As a herbal tea: 1 to 2 drops in honey, diluted in a lukewarm infusion.
Precautionary advice: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use pure or diluted in water. Do not use without medical advice in children under 7 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with convulsive or epileptic disorders, the elderly, people allergic or sensitive to essential oils.
Storage: Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool place, protected from light.