Evidence supporting the use of: Sweet Orange alcohol
For the health condition: Nervousness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil and preparations, including alcohol-based extracts, have been traditionally used in aromatherapy and herbal medicine to address symptoms of nervousness, anxiety, and mild stress. The rationale for this use is rooted in traditional practices, particularly within European and Asian herbal traditions, where orange peel and its preparations are considered calming and uplifting.

Scientific studies directly investigating Sweet Orange alcohol (ethanolic) extracts for nervousness in humans are limited. However, some small-scale clinical and preclinical studies have explored the anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects of Sweet Orange essential oil via inhalation or topical application. These studies have suggested mild reductions in anxiety and subjective nervousness, potentially due to the presence of volatile compounds such as limonene, which may modulate neurotransmitter activity. Nevertheless, rigorous clinical trials are scarce, and studies using oral or alcohol-based preparations are even less common.

Therefore, the primary justification for using Sweet Orange alcohol to support or treat nervousness is traditional use. The available scientific evidence is preliminary and indirect, with low to moderate quality and mostly focused on aromatherapy rather than alcohol extracts. More robust clinical research is needed to confirm efficacy and establish appropriate usage guidelines.

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