Orange - Blood Orange/ Ippolito

Blood Orange (Ippolito) – The Purifier

Frequency: Solar Plexus & Heart Chakra
Origin: Italy / Spain / Morocco
Taste Profile: Rich / Berry-citrus / Smooth bitterness
Availability: December – June

Energetic Properties:
Purifies emotional residue and stagnant energy
Reignites confidence and heart-led momentum
Brings warmth and strength to the inner fire

Physical Benefits:
High in vitamin C, anthocyanins and antioxidants
Supports cardiovascular health and liver detoxification
Regulates blood sugar and strengthens immune function

The Ippolito variety of Blood Orange is known for its deep red hue, full-bodied flavour and slightly bitter edge. Grown under Mediterranean sun in volcanic soil, particularly in Sicily and Southern Spain, its richness speaks directly to both body and soul.

At The Fifth Orchard, Blood Orange is recognised as a fruit of purification and ignition. It clears what needs to be released while feeding the heart with warmth and resolve. It is not subtle, it is steady and strong, like a flame that doesn’t flicker.

Its primary frequency moves through the solar plexus and heart, reigniting personal will while keeping it rooted in love and clarity. In certain healing phases, it may also anchor energy into the root, especially when used during winter or following emotional stagnation.

In Mediterranean folk practices, Blood Orange has long been associated with ritual cleansing and seasonal transition. It was often used in teas, infusions or eaten raw to support the body’s natural detox cycles as spring approached. Its juice was regarded as a circulatory tonic and an emotional reviver.

The Ippolito is a fruit for movement with meaning, for energy that doesn’t burn out and for courage that remains soft.