Essential Oil 50ml - Mandarin

Latin name: Citrus Nobilis

Part of the plant used: fruit peel

Source: Italy

Extraction method: Cold Expressio

Mandarin essential oil is obtained from Citrus Reticulata, by cold compression of the peel. Petitgrain Mandarin oil is also extracted in small quantities by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs. The oil is golden yellow-orange and has the aroma of a fresh orange. A whole group of citrus fruits falls under the umbrella of mandarins, including Satsuma, Clementine, Dancy, Honey, Pixie and Tangerines.

This oil is very mild and is therefore said to be used to treat even children and pregnant women – one of the few oils used in this way. With its tonic and stimulating effect on both the stomach and liver, it is useful for digestive problems. Tangerine oil is also useful for treating acne, oily skin and blemishes. It is also supposed to help relieve problems such as fluid retention and obesity. The oil, diluted around 1-2% in a carrier oil, is gently massaged onto a child’s tummy to relieve tummy ache. A few drops in the bath calms hyperactive children. Used in an oil burner, it dispels depression and relieves anxiety.

Mandarin oranges are so named because they were traditionally given as gifts to Chinese mandarins. In France, the mandarin is considered a safe remedy for treating indigestion in children and for the elderly, as it helps strengthen the digestive system and liver. Originally from southern China and the Far East, the mandarin was brought to Europe in 1805 and to America in 1845.