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Orange peel essential oil is often used in many cleaning products and recipes for its pleasant aroma and strong solubility. It is also believed that orange essential oil is also good for health. With just a little orange peel, you can get orange essential oil at home with many different uses. You can also quickly extract orange essential oil and marinate it with regular cooking oil for an orange-flavored oil for cooking and other household purposes.

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Method 1 of 3: Extract orange essential oil in a jar

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   Material concentration. To extract orange essential oil in a jar, you will need a glass jar, a vegetable scraper and grain alcohol. Vodka is best suited for this because its pale taste will not dilute or drown the orange flavor in the finished oil.

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   Peel an orange. The majority of limonene (orange essential oil) is found in the peel, so you need to peel the peels before extracting orange essential oil. You can either peel them with a knife or scrape off the peels with a vegetable scraper.
   • For best results, avoid cutting into the white foam inside. This portion has very little limonene and also makes the mixture bitter.
   • If you don't have a vegetable scraper table, you can also use a vegetable peeler.
   • The amount of oranges you need to use will depend on how many oranges you have and the amount of essential oils you want to obtain.

   

   
   

   Ritu Thakur, MA

   Specialist in Ancient Indian Medicine, naturopathy, and holistic health Dr. Ritu Thakur is a wellness consultant based in Delhi, India, with more than 10 years of experience in ancient Indian medicine. Degrees, naturopathy, yoga and holistic wellness. She received her BA in Medicine in 2009 from BU University, Bhopal, then received her master's degree in healthcare in 2011 from the Apollo Institute of Managed Health Care, Hyderabad.

   

   Ritu Thakur, MA
   Specialist in ancient Indian medicine, naturopathy, and holistic wellness

   Try drying the orange peels before grinding:If you want to extract the essential oils from the orange peel, dry the peel and grind it into a fine powder. Soak orange peel powder in cereal alcohol or vodka, then pour the mixture into a glass jar and leave in the sun for 3-4 days, stirring occasionally. The next step is to filter the mixture through the cheesecloth, then let the alcohol evaporate. Once done, you should have concentrated orange essential oil.

   
   

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   Dry the orange peel. You will need to dry the orange peels after you peel it. Spread the orange peels on a paper towel and dry in direct sunlight until completely dry. Depending on the humidity in your area, the exposure time may take a few days. To help the peel dry faster, you should cut the peels into small pieces about 2.5 cm.

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   Grind the orange peel. After the peel has dried, pour it into a food processor and grind until the peels become evenly small pieces. Avoid drying too much, because then some of the limonene will be lost.
   • You do not need to grind them further if you have peeled the orange peel with a vegetable scraper or a fruit knife.

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   Warm cereal alcohol. Fill the bowl with warm water. Use warm, but not too hot, water (about 32 degrees Celsius is fine). Place the cereal bottle in a bowl of warm water and soak it for about 20 minutes.
   • Vodka is perfect for this.
   • You can use cold wine, but warm wine will help you get more of the essential oils.

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   Fill the orange peel with warm cereal wine and shake well. Place grated or grated orange peels into a glass jar. Pour a sufficient amount of grain alcohol so that the orange peel completely covers the wine. Stopper the vial tightly and shake vigorously for a few minutes.

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   Let the mixture soak for 2-3 days. During this time, you may need to shake the mixture 2-3 times a day. You may also consider leaving it a few days longer. The more you shake and the longer you wait, the more essential oils you will get from the mixture.

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   Filter the mixture. Use a coffee filter or curtain cloth to filter the mixture into a shallow dish. Be sure to squeeze any liquid into the filter paper.

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   Let the alcohol evaporate. Cover the dish with a cloth or paper towel and let it sit for a few days to allow the alcohol to evaporate. Once the alcohol has evaporated, you should have the orange essential oil left on the plate.
   • Don't let the towel fall into the mixture. It will absorb all the oil.
   • Once the alcohol has evaporated, you can pour the oil into a container with a lid.
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Method 2 of 3: Marinate oil with orange peel

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   Choose an oil. When you are marinating, choose an oil that has a mild flavor and infuses the flavor of whatever is cooked in it. Olive oil is easy to find and absorbent, but the flavor can be too strong. Consider using extra virgin olive oil, peanut oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil. These oils all have a lighter flavor.
   • Light oil will give your oil the taste you want.

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   Peel off the orange peels. Before scraping oranges, wash oranges and dry them to avoid pesticides contaminating the oil. Use a vegetable scraper or a grating knife to scrape the orange peels. The amount of oranges to use depends on the amount of oil you plan to marinate. In general, you will need about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of grated orange peel for each cup of oil.
   • Avoid scraping into the porous white shell inside.

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   Heat oil and orange peel. Place grated orange peels in a saucepan and pour in oil. Heat the saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the oil starts to bubble. Do not overheat to avoid burning the oil and orange peels, damaging the flavor of the oil.
   • The heat will help extract the essential oil from the orange peel and soak it into the oil.

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   Lift the saucepan out of the kitchen. Wait a few minutes for the saucepan to cool down. To give the oil a mild taste, scoop out the scraps of the peeled orange peels with a spoon while you wait for the oil to cool. If you prefer a stronger flavor, you can leave the peel in the oil until it cools and filter it before pouring it into the bottle.
   • If you remove the peel while the oil is cooling, the oil will be lighter in color. The oil will be darker in color if you leave the orange peel longer.
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Method 3 of 3: Use orange essential oil

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   Mix with Castile soap. You can create an effective and eco-friendly cleaning solvent by mixing orange essential oil with Castile soap. Just add 1 teaspoon of orange oil to a bottle of Castile soap, and you will have a great all-purpose cleanser. Castile soap is made from vegetable oils rather than chemicals, so it is safe for sensitive skin and biodegradable.
   • Limonene is a natural degreasing solvent and is especially effective for cleaning pans and other kitchen utensils.

   

   Ritu Thakur, MA

   Specialist in Ancient Indian Medicine, naturopathy, and holistic health Dr. Ritu Thakur is a wellness consultant based in Delhi, India, with more than 10 years of experience in ancient Indian medicine. Degrees, naturopathy, yoga and holistic wellness. She received her BA in Medicine in 2009 from BU University, Bhopal, then received her master's degree in healthcare in 2011 from the Apollo Institute of Managed Health Care, Hyderabad.

   

   Ritu Thakur, MA
   Specialist in ancient Indian medicine, naturopathy, and holistic wellness

   You can also mix orange peel oil into your lotion or carrier oil. Orange peel oil is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and vitamin C, which work to fade dark spots, wrinkles and other signs of aging on the face and neck. Mix orange peel oil with your favorite cream and massage into your skin. You can also mix it with a carrier oil like olive oil, argan oil or grape seed oil. However, you should avoid taking orange essential oil on its own as it can irritate the skin.

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   Rub orange essential oil to repel insects. Insects generally dislike limonene, and a single drop of orange essential oil can keep them away for hours. Just dab a small amount of essential oil around your neck, arms, and other exposed skin, and you'll see a decrease in insect bites. You can also spray orange oil around the campsite to keep insects away.
   • Avoid leaving limonene near an open flame, as it is extremely flammable. The fact is that it is so flammable that an orange peel can be used to make a fire.

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   Deodorants for almost everything. One or two drops of orange essential oil can take away the unpleasant odor easily. Rub a little orange essential oil inside trash cans that often smell strong. The fact is that many deodorants containing limonene act as detergents and deodorants. You can make your own deodorant by mixing 30 drops of orange essential oil with 2 cups baking soda.

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   Improve health. Orange oil is believed to help fight many types of cancer. Doctors have used limonene to scatter gallstones, and there is evidence that it can lower cholesterol levels. However, orange essential oil or limonene supplements cannot replace medical treatments.
   • Be sure to consult your doctor before taking limonene supplements or taking orange oil.
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Advice

• Cold pressing is another way to extract oil from the orange peel. However, this method is only effective if you are producing orange essential oil in large quantities.