Fragrant, sunny foreign word - "orange blossom". What is orange blossom? What lies behind this unusual name? And hiding behind him, in a literal translation from French, "flower of an orange tree", otherwise orange, or bigaradiya.
It turns out that in everyday use this overseas word has several more meanings.
• What is orange blossom in the East? This is orange water. Once a very popular liquid, known to all readers of Russian classical literature. There are several ways to obtain this floral water, which has a pleasant citrus scent. The easiest trick is to pour the crushed petals of a bitter orange flower with clean water and let it brew, then add fresh flowers and repeat the procedure. In industrial production, orange blossom is a by-product of alcohol processing from bigaradium flowers. It is actively used in the East as an indispensable ingredient in the preparation of salad dressings, sauces, sweets and drinks. For example, in Morocco, this aromatic liquid is added to black coffee. Orange water is known to promote good digestion and help regulate blood levels.secretion of sebum. Here, orange water can be found in oriental spice shops and eco-product stores.
• What is orange blossom for a we althy European in the early 18th century? This is part of the bride's formal attire. The headdress of the bride in the form of a wreath of orange flowers or individual inflorescences woven into a festive hairstyle gained immense popularity among we althy citizens from the beginning of the 18th century. Also, the bride's hair was covered with wreaths and diadems made of artificial wax or fabric flowers, surprisingly accurately imitating real orange blossom. The bride's bouquet, boutonnieres for the groom and guests were also made of orange flowers. He was a symbol of virginity, youth, fidelity and a happy marriage.
Origin of orange blossom
Exquisite snow-white bud with a wonderful aroma blooms every spring on an evergreen orange tree of the Rutov family, genus Citrus. The aroma of orange blossom resembles the smell of jasmine with light honey notes. Its homeland is the Himalayas, but at present only the cultivated form of the plant is known, which is grown in the tropical zone of our planet and in the warm European climate.
What is orange blossom in the citrus world? There is an assumption that bitter orange is a hybrid of pomelo and tangerine. Its fruit has a bright orange color and a sour taste with a slight bitterness.
Modern use of orange blossom
Bigaradia flowers contain essential oil - neroli. Expensive, but very popular aromatic substance with a pleasantsensual fragrance. Its unique properties actively influence the mental and physical state of a person. It has a relaxing and antidepressant effect. It is a powerful aphrodisiac that increases the love interest of both sexes. For external use, orange blossom is recommended for people with sensitive skin due to its mild effect.
The use of orange blossom in perfumery
Orange blossom is used in a variety of perfume products: traditional and solid perfumes, toilet waters, colognes, deodorants. In the form of essential oil or floral water, orange blossom is more often found in oriental-type perfume compositions, emphasizing spicy oriental notes. The multi-faceted orange blossom in the perfume perfectly highlights the fruity accents and emphasizes the floral undertones of the fragrance.
