Mandarin

Citrus Reticulata

Description:

A small evergreen tree up to 20ft/6m high, with flossy leaves, fragrant flowers and bearing fleshy fruit. The tangerine is larger then the mandarin and is rounder, with a more yellowy skin.

Actions:

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic (mild), laxative (mild) sedative, stimulant (to digestive and lymphatic systems), tonic.

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by cold expression from the outer peel.

Characteristics:

Mandarin oil is a yellowy-orange, mobile liquid with a blue-violet hint. It has a sweet, almost floral, citrus scent. It blends well with other citrus oils, especially neroli, and spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.

Perfume:

Scent:

Fresh, warm, sweet, fruity, soft, mild

Key Qualities:

(mind) Warming, comforting, soothing, uplifting

Odour Intensity:

Low

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Acne, congested and oily skin, scars, spots, stretch marks, toner

Circulatory system:

Fluid retention, obesity

Digestive System:

Digestive problems, dyspepsia, hiccoughs, intestinal problems

Nervous System:

Insomnia, nervous tension, restlessness

Safety Data:

Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising, but slighty phototoxic.

This oil can be purchased at

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