Zeitschrift für Ganzheitliche Tiermedizin 2016; 30(01): 15-19
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1568188
Phytotherapie
Sonntag Verlag in Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart

Neroli, das ätherische Blütenöl der Bitterorange (Pomeranze)

Ein PflanzenportraitNeroli, the essential blossom oil of bitter orange: A plant portrait
Sabine Israel
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Publication History

Publication Date:
09 February 2016 (online)

Zusammenfassung

Neroli, das ätherische Blütenöl der Bitterorange verströmt nicht nur einen betörenden Duft, sondern besitzt auch ein reiches Wirkspektrum. Es zeigt angst- und krampflösende, antidepressive, tonisierende und antimikrobielle Wirkung. Als natürlicher Tranquilizer wird es begleitend bei akuten Angst- und Schockzuständen eingesetzt.

Summary

Neroli, the essential oil of bitter orange blossom (Citrus aurantium subsp. amara or Bigaradia) exudes not only a fragrant scent, but also has a rich spectrum of activity. It exhibits anxiolytic and anticonvulsant, antidepressant, tonic and anti-microbial effects. As a natural tranquilizer, it is used concomitantly in acute anxiety and shock states.

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