Mandarin Citrus Reticulata - Certified Organic 10ml

Mandarin Oils are derived from the fruit peel of mandarin oranges, which have been widely cultivated in China since a long time ago.

Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata

Plant Part: Crude Fruit Peel

Extraction Method: Cold Pressing

Origin: Italy

Description: A member of the orange family, Mandarin trees are smaller than orange trees with small leaves and fruits.

Colour: Orange

Common Uses: The "childrens" oil.  Clears anxiety and gently uplifts.  Mildly sedative.  Gentle on upset digestive systems.  It is often used as a digestive aid, for use against indigestion, hiccups, anxiety, and to assist the liver functions of the elderly. Mandarin essential oil is also commonly used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and mens colognes. It also has many applications in the flavoring industry.

Blends well with: other citrus oils such as lime, orange, lemon, and grapefruit, as well as spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon, bay and clove.

Aromatic Scent: Mandarin essential oil has an intense, sweet, fresh scent characteristic of citrus fruit.

History: The name is said to come from the fact that it was a traditional gift to the mandarins of China. Native to southern China and the Far East, brought to Europe in 1805 and to the USA forty years later.