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Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay)
Citrus aurantium var. amara
Chemotype: linalyl acetate / linalool type
- PLANT PART
- fresh leaves
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 50 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 15%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic restriction was identified for this steam-distilled leaf oil, and the reviewed public petitgrain references describe the oil as non-phototoxic.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateConsult a healthcare professional before using petitgrain bigarade essential oil during pregnancy and nursing.
- moderateDo not use petitgrain bigarade essential oil on children under 3 years old.
- moderateFor external use only; do not use undiluted on the skin. Contains citral, geraniol, linalool, and limonene at allergen-labeling levels and causes skin irritation, with possible allergic skin reaction. Also flammable and, if swallowed and entering the airways, may be fatal (aspiration hazard), so oral/ingestion routes must be avoided.
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Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is anchored to a directly read July 21, 2025 Lotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS report for a Paraguay lot of petitgrain bigarade distilled from fresh leaves. That batch is strongly ester-alcohol dominant, led by linalyl acetate and linalool with alpha-terpineol and smaller green-terpenic support from trans-beta-ocimene, limonene, and myrcene.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linalyl acetate | 41.52% | 41.52–41.52% | monoterpene ester | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 2, linalyl acetate 41.52%) |
| Linalool | 35.28% | 35.28–35.28% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 2, linalool 35.28%) |
| alpha-Terpineol | 6.53% | 6.53–6.53% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 2, alpha-terpineol 6.53%) |
| trans-beta-Ocimene | 2.7% | 2.7–2.7% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 2, trans-beta-ocimene 2.7%) |
| Limonene | 1.88% | 1.88–1.88% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 2, limonene 1.88%) |
| Myrcene | 1.49% | 1.49–1.49% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 1, myrcene 1.49%) |
| Geranyl acetate | 2.61% | 2.61–2.61% | monoterpene ester | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 2, geranyl acetate 2.61%) |
| Neryl acetate | 1.45% | 1.45–1.45% | monoterpene ester | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 2, neryl acetate 1.45%) |
| cis-beta-Ocimene | 1.19% | 1.19–1.19% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 1, cis-beta-ocimene 1.19%) |
| Geraniol | 1.14% | 1.14–1.14% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceLotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737 https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf (page 1, geraniol 1.14%, IFRA-flagged) |
Profile source: Lotus Garden Botanicals Petitgrain Bigarade Essential Oil (Paraguay) product page; Lotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS Report - Petitgrain Bigarade (Paraguay) EO PTGP625EO737; AromaWeb Petitgrain Bigarade profile; Elemental IFRA Conformity Certificate Petitgrain Essential Oil Organic · https://lgbwholesale.com/Petitgrain-Bigarade-Essential-Oil-Paraguay_p_737.html ; https://lgbwholesale.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20PETITGRAIN%20bigarade%20Paraguay%20PTGP625EO737.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/petitgrain-essential-oil.php ; https://www.ellementalpro.com/download/M-1144_IFRA_S.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming, stress-easing effect
- reported to support restful sleep and relaxation
- used in perfumery as a fresh, green-floral, slightly bitter citrus-leaf note
- traditionally associated with easing occasional tension and nervous fatigue
- used in massage blends for a soothing, balancing aroma
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- Odor intensity 50 is an archive normalization of AromaWeb's categorical 'Medium' strength-of-initial-aroma descriptor rather than a source-native 0-100 measurement.
- The 15% max_dermal_pct is taken from the reviewed IFRA 51 Category 5A leave-on limit published for petitgrain leaf/twig oil, not from a Tisserand-style whole-body aromatherapy maximum.
- Closure: 0.894 (under-closed, target ≥0.90). Primary source Lotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS report (PTGP625EO737) PDF not accessible for full constituent breakdown. AromaWeb references geranyl acetate as major constituent but provides no quantified percentage. Missing ~0.6% remains unresolved from accessible public sources.