Orange Essential Oil Uses

Orange Essential Oil Uses

Orange essential oil is another popular oil I use. I love the smell of an orange and diffusing it's EO makes your house smell so fresh and clean. I feel like it boosts my mood as soon as the scent reaches my nose. Here are some ways you can use orange EO.

  1. Air freshener: add 10-15 drops to a glass spray bottle. Fill with water or vodka and spray around room
  2. Anxiety: add a few drops to diffuser to calm nerves
  3. Digestion: Add a few drops to 1 tbsp carrier oil and apply to belly to ease stomach cramps
  4. Disinfectant spray: add 20 drops orange EO to 1 cup water + 1/2 cup vodka + 1/2 cup vinegar. Place in glass sprayer and spray door knobs and other germy surfaces
  5. Immune boosting: diffuse a few drops during colder months to boost immunity
  6. Furniture polish: 1/2 cup vinegar + 1/2 cup water + 1 tbsp olive oil + 10 drops orange EO. Place in glass sprayer and use with microfiber cloth on wooden surfaces
  7. Hormone balancer: add 4 drops to 1 tbsp carrier oil and massage neck (all the way around) to regulate hormones
  8. Luscious locks: add a few drops of orange EO to leave in conditioner to smooth dry hair and add shine
  9. Mouthwash: 1 cup warm water + 1/2 tsp salt + 3 drops orange EO. Swish around mouth for 1 minute
  10. Deodorize sink drains: mix 5 drops EO with 1/2 cup baking soda. Sprinkle into sink drain. Pour apple cider vinegar over drain until baking soda is gone. Let sit 15 minutes. Then pour hot water over sink drain.