| Aroma and taste |
Sublime, floral, fruity, refreshing, sexy, and luscious. One of the most complex-smelling hydrosols. Wear it as a perfume. The flavor is sweet and, again, both floral and fruity, with a hint of greenness. Undiluted, the flavor is almost too perfumed, overwhelming the senses; diluted, it is unbelievable and must be experienced. Delectable.
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| Properties and application |
Neroli is a major antistress and calming
agent, and it is mildly sedative to the central nervous system without
causing sleepiness. It stops caffeine jitters and the effects of
overindulgence rapidly, although the mechanism is undetermined. This is
the choice for hysteric children, babies, and even adults and is a
wonderful treatment for sudden shock. It is also quite effective in
children with hyperactive attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and can be
used both topically and internally for this purpose.
Neroli is
supportive for the physical and emotional bodies during detoxification
programs and abstention or when quitting a habit or addiction like
smoking. It is a digestive aid, stimulating bile release and relieving
heartburn and reflux. It also seems to calm spasms in the digestive
tract and valves and, in combination with basil water, has shown some
promise for hiatal hernia.
Misted on the abdomen or applied to
acupuncture digestion points, it relieves stress-related bloating, gas,
cramps, and constipation. Antispasmodic, antibacterial, and anti-fungal,
it is good in a douche for leucorrhea or thrush, especially when
combined with thyme or oregano and rock rose.
Neroli is a wonderful
treatment for delicate, sensitive skin and for oily skin, because it is
so astringent. Avoid use on very dry skin or use only 20 percent in
combination with lavender, rose and/or geranium. A superb toner on its
own or combined with rock rose, it clears acne and irritations. Use it
in face masks with clay and honey for the ultimate in luxury. Wear it as
a natural perfume that won’t aggravate the scent sensitive.
This is
an affordable alternative to the pure essential oil, which is expensive
and frequently adulterated or synthesized. It is delicious in all sweets
and beverages, with fruit, or in jams and preserves. |