tangerine/mandarin(Citrus reticulata)

Character Refined, soft, cheerful, uplifting, sweet

Tangerine or mandarin oil is expressed from the zest of the citrus fruit, that originated in China and is now cultivated in other warm climate, including the USA and Sicily. Tangerine and Mandarin trees come from the same botanical source. Tangerine oil is a yellow-gold colour, with a light blue fluorescence in the best quality oils (quality depends on the time of the harvest). Like many oils, Tangerine can be both relaxing and tonic, according to needs. Its medicinal properties are similar to those of Orange.

Aroma Sweet, fruity, tangy

Properties Antiseptic, antispasmodic, cheering, sedative, soothing, stomachic, tonic, unwinding, uplifting.

Physical conditions Cardiovascular system Calms excitation and cardiovascular erythrism which often goes with indigestion.

Circulation Tonifies the peripheral circulation in the extremities; revives tired and aching limbs.

Digestion A digestive tonic, good for gastric complaints including constipation, diarrhoea and flatulence; stimulates bile excretion, thereby activating the stomach and liver.

Nervous system Sedative, hypnotic, soothes and relaxes; good for insomnia

Skin A useful skin tonic, encouraging circulation

Mental/emotional conditions Good for dejection, depression, emotional emptiness; regrets for aging and loss of the past; feeling watered down.

Other uses Cheering and uplifting; popular as a room fragrance in hospices

Applications Bath. Face oil/lotion. Footbath. Massage. Room fragrance.

Blends well with Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon.