Petitgrain not only smells nice, but it also has many health effects and other benefits. If you like refreshing, cheerful scents of fresh citrus fruit, you should definitely try blends with petitgrain essential oil — thanks to its effects it is also used in an exceptionally versatile way.
About this article
We will go through the practical use of petitgrain — from wound healing through stress relief and better sleep to focus and mental alertness — and add five diffuser blends that you can mix at home. At the end you will find a list of essential oils with which petitgrain combines excellently.
You can read more about its effects in our article.
Main benefits
- Antiseptic effects
It prevents the formation of microbes, so it can be applied locally to wounds under dressings and speeds up their healing.
- Nerve tonic
It calms the mind as well as a racing heart — it helps before a demanding day, an exam, a job interview or a journey.
- Easier falling asleep
Applied to bed linen or used in a diffuser, it makes falling asleep and the quality of sleep more pleasant.
- It calms, but does not make you sleepy
Although it works excellently against anxiety, it does not act intoxicatingly like a sedative — on the contrary, it improves concentration.
- Against greasy hair and skin
A few drops in shampoo, conditioner or a toner help with oily hair, acne and oily skin.
- Versatile use
It is suitable for deodorants, bath oils and salts, as well as for homemade cleaning products.
Properties of the raw material
Petitgrain and its practical use
Thanks to its effects, petitgrain is exceptionally versatile. Below we go through the individual areas in which it will serve you best.
Wound healing
Petitgrain has excellent antiseptic effects, so you can apply it locally to wounds under dressings. It prevents the formation of microbes and thus speeds up wound healing and ensures a smooth course of regeneration without infections or inflammation of the wound caused precisely by microbes.
Relief from stress and better sleep
Do you have a demanding day ahead of you? An exam at school, a job interview or a difficult journey? Petitgrain acts as a nerve tonic, calming the mind as well as a racing heart. Apply it to your bed linen or into aromatherapeutic inhalers or diffusers and thus make falling asleep and the quality of sleep more pleasant.
Deodorant
Add a few drops of essential oil to your favourite deodorant recipe and you will definitely feel the difference. It is so antiseptic that it prevents the formation of microorganisms that cause odour. You can also use it in bath oils and salts, as well as in homemade cleaning products.
Focus and mental alertness
Petitgrain is specific in that although it works excellently against anxiety, it does not act intoxicatingly like a sedative, it does not make you sleepy, but on the contrary, it calms you down to such an extent that it improves concentration, while some experience also confirms an improvement in memory. If you like meditation, this essential oil is ideal for working on your root and heart chakras.
Healthy appearance of the scalp and hair
There is no need to invent complicated procedures here either — it is enough if you add 1–2 drops of the oil to your shampoo or conditioner, and the result will be smoother, shinier and softer hair.
Acne and oily skin
Just as this essential oil acts against greasiness of the hair and skin, it will ensure the same effect on your complexion. Just add a few drops to your toner.
Help in overcoming addictions
Research has confirmed that inhalation of this oil is a very good helpful accompanying technique in the treatment of addictions, whether to cigarettes, alcohol or drugs. It also works well as prevention, already when you feel the urge to give in to something you would be better off avoiding.
Petitgrain and several blends for the diffuser
You can mix the following blends from a few drops of essential oils — you will find the number of drops with each one.
Blend to lift the mood
- 3 drops of petitgrain EO
- 3 drops of mandarin EO
- 2 drops of bergamot EO
- 2 drops of lime EO
- 2 drops of ylang ylang EO
Blend for calming
- 2 drops of petitgrain EO
- 3 drops of lavender EO
- 2 drops of orange EO
- 1 drop of mint EO
Blend to stabilise fluctuations (e.g. when the seasons change)
- 4 drops of petitgrain EO
- 2 drops of juniper EO
- 2 drops of orange EO
Blend for autumn moods
- 1 drop of petitgrain EO
- 2 drops of clove EO
- 2 drops of lavender EO
Blend to improve concentration
- 3 drops of petitgrain EO
- 1 drop of clove EO
- 1 drop of ginger EO
- 3 drops of rosemary EO
- 1 drop of juniper EO
- 1 drop of basil EO
What to combine petitgrain with
If you would like to create your own blend, below we list the essential oils with which petitgrain combines excellently:
orange, neroli, bergamot, lime, lemon, grapefruit, lavender, frankincense, cinnamon, palmarosa, sage, ylang ylang, geranium, jasmine, juniper, cedarwood, rosemary, sandalwood
Frequently asked questions about petitgrain
Practical questions about this essential oil — effects, dosage and combinations with other oils.
How does petitgrain help with stress and sleep?
Petitgrain acts as a nerve tonic — it calms the mind as well as a racing heart. Apply it to your bed linen or into aromatherapeutic inhalers or diffusers and thus make falling asleep and the quality of sleep more pleasant.
Does petitgrain make you sleepy like a sedative?
No. Although it works excellently against anxiety, it does not act intoxicatingly like a sedative and does not make you sleepy — on the contrary, it calms you down to such an extent that it improves concentration. Some experience also confirms an improvement in memory.
Can petitgrain be used on wounds?
Yes, it has excellent antiseptic effects, so you can apply it locally to wounds under dressings. It prevents the formation of microbes, speeds up healing and ensures a smooth course of regeneration without infection or inflammation of the wound.
How many drops should you add to shampoo or conditioner?
1–2 drops of the oil in your shampoo or conditioner are enough — the result will be smoother, shinier and softer hair.
Does petitgrain help with acne and oily skin?
Just as it acts against greasiness of the hair and skin, it will ensure the same effect on your complexion. Just add a few drops to your toner.
Which essential oils does petitgrain combine with?
It combines excellently with these oils: orange, neroli, bergamot, lime, lemon, grapefruit, lavender, frankincense, cinnamon, palmarosa, sage, ylang ylang, geranium, jasmine, juniper, cedarwood, rosemary and sandalwood.
You will find petitgrain and the other essential oils from these blends — mandarin, bergamot, lime, ylang ylang, orange, lavender, clove, mint, juniper, rosemary or basil — in the Handymade range of raw materials.
