Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Petitgrain

Citrus aurantium-distilled from the leaves and twigs.  Called Petitgrain Bigarade. Also known as "Orange Leaf."  Has a fresh floral, citrus scent with a woody, herbaceous undertone.  Used extensively as a fragrance component, especially colognes and as a flavoring in foods and confections.  There are several other petitgrains such as Mandarin, Lemon,  Lime and Clementine.

 

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use. 

 

CHARACTER:  "Keeper of the Small Niceties" Revitalizing, Balancing, Restoring, Clarifying,

ETHERIC COLORS: Greenish Saffron

NUMBER:  1       

CHAKRA:  2,  4           

ELEMENT:  Fire, Ether

NOTE:  Mid to Top            

ASTRO:  Jupiter, Mars, Sun

GEM:  Chrysoprase, Iolite

ENERGY TYPE: Mostly 2, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Esters, Monoterpenols

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Harmony, Uplifted, Joy, Relaxed, Inner vision, Self-confidence, Stability, Optimism, Expressive

 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Disharmony, Confusion, Depression, Mental fatigue, Nervous exhaustion, Insomnia, Sadness, Disappointment, Rigidity, Betrayal, Anger, Irrational, Pessimism

 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Skin and hair problems, digestive upsets, respiratory infections, arthritis, circulation, muscle spasms, hypertension, nervous disorders

 

PROPERTIES: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic 

 

PERSONALITY:

+Similar to the firstborn of a family, often carrying the responsibility for the siblings.

But, not overloaded, because they can have tremendous energy.

+Link between sun and earth, providers of comfort and emotional nourishment.

+Appears to be in control, capable, and never fazed, but are often underestimated and not given the recognition they deserve.

+They gently, guide, counsel, do all the work, while others take the credit.

+Respected at work and deemed responsible and steady.

+Make stimulating company and are good conversationalists if given the chance.

+They are interested  in other people’s opinions and polite.

+Appear contented and would never admit to being otherwise.

+”Keepers of the small niceties” that keep this world from getting out of control.

+Takes the time and effort to point out both the good and bad and try to present as many sides to the story as possible..

+Basically optimistic and can stimulate others to change. Can harmonize the most fraught situation.  Has a calm that transposes people, giving them confidence.

+A provider who makes sure there’s money in the bank for a rainy day.

+Not usually well off, because the promotions at work are given to the “whiz kids.”

+Usually the anchors of the workplace and are just too valuable to move upward.

+Attracted to jobs such as government office or hospital administration that are not big moneymakers.  May dream of being an adventurer or film star, but wouldn’t try something so ambitious.

+Fall in love very deeply.  Have a warm nature, but not fiery or passionate.

+Complex characters with profound spirituality and wisdom.

-If negative, may become disillusioned, irritable, and their energy level drops.

This may happen if they want advancement, but the way is blocked.

 

 

BLENDS CONTAININGEucalyptus Grove,  Into The Woods,  Manipura, Obsidian, Princess Bride,  Timberline, Tree of Life,  Way of the Leaf,  Wood Badge, 

 

ARCHETYPES:  COUNSELOR, HARMONIZER, PROVIDER, MEDIATOR, ADVOCATE

Blends well with ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, GERANIUM, BERGAMOT, ORANGE, ORANGE BLOSSOM, CLARY SAGE, JASMINE, PALMAROSA, CLOVE, and the BALSAMS.

 

May Contain: 40-80% esters, mainly linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate, linalol, nerol, terpinol, geraniol, nerolidol, farnesol, limonene

 

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