Benefits

One to try if you have a horse that suffers from itchy skin conditions like sweet itch, where it is thought to relieve the itch and have a deterrent effect on the midges that cause the complaint. Other oils that may be useful to offer with orange are german chamomile and peppermint.

Orange essential oil is often selected by young animals. It has a gentle uplifting and soothing effect, especially where horses are insecure or anxious to please.

How to use 

Offer so that your animal can self-select or cats may inhale the oil. Dogs may inhale or take from your fingers or indeed it can be applied topically.