Mandarin, Red

Mandarin, Red Citrus Reticulata , C. Noblis ~ Family, Rutaceae

Offered as a gift to the Mandarins in ancient China, this fruity citrus oil possesses a neroli-like floral nuance. Mandarin calms the spirit and balances emotions. Carry a bottle and inhale for emotional rescue.

A gentle and calming oil, it is also good for oily skin. Known in France as "the children's remedy" for its mildness - use it in massage for the digestive system. Massaged into the abdomen it will help with tummy upsets, griping pains, hiccoughs, etc. (2% dilution for children). Always massage in a clockwise direction.

Like Lavender, it can be used in massage oil to help prevent stretch marks.

Mandarin is useful in treating digestive problems. It has a tonic and stimulating effects on both the stomach and the liver. Its effect on the intestines is calming.

Origin: Italy

Source: fruit peel

Production Method: cold expression of the peel

Aromatherapy Class: calming

Aroma Type: citrus

Skin Type: aging/mature skin

Perfume Note: top

Traditional Uses: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner

Other Uses: n/a

Blends: basil, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, olibanum, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon lime, neroli, orange, rose

Main Constituents: linomene, geraniol, citral, citronellal

Caution: This oil is a mild photosensitizer and should not be used when going out of doors or under a tanning lamp.