Mandarin Essential Oil 10ML
Mandarin essential oil has a a light fruity, citrus, orange aroma and is soothing and calming.
Size:
10ML
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How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name | Citrus reticulata |
| Synonyms | Citrus nobilis, Citrus deliciosa |
| Plant family | Rutaceae |
| Extraction | Expression of the peel |
| Origin | China, South America |
| Plant characteristics | This small, pretty fruit tree grows in the Far East, from where the fruit gets its name. The small orange-like fruits are sweet and easy to peel and the essential oil is expressed from the peel. |
| Oil characteristics | A pale greenish yellow oil with a light fruity, citrus, orange aroma. |
| Traditional use | Mandarin fruit was a traditional gift to the Mandarins of China. It was believed to strengthen the liver and digestive function. |
| Blends well with | Lavender, other citrus oils, ylang ylang, geranium. |
| Cautions and comments | Exposure to sunlight must be avoided for one hour after skin application as mandarin in photo-toxic. Babies and children and the elderly favour Mandarin essential oil. It is extremely gentle with an uplifting, cheerful smell. |
| Main chemical constituents | Monoterpenes (<77%). |