Mandarin Red Essential Oil

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin Red Essential Oil Profile Information

	General - Mandarin is a small evergreen tree up to 20 ft. high with ovate leaves and small fragrant white flowers. The fruit, like a small orange, in color and shape. 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, here it was renamed the tangerine. The mandarin is produced mainly in Italy, Spain, Algeria, Cyprus, Greece, the Middle East and Brazil; the tangerine in Texas, Florida, California and Guinea.
	Uses - Mandarin essential oil,  Citrus reticulata, is considered to be a safe children’s remedy for indigestion, hiccoughs, etc. and also used by elderly to help strengthen the digestive function and liver. Mandarin oil is used in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes especially colognes. It is employed as a flavoring agent especially in confectionery, soft drinks and liqueurs.
	Mandarin Red essential oil, Citrus reticulata,  blends well with other citrus essential oils and spice essential oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.
	Cautions - Non toxic, non irritant, non sensitizing, possibly photo toxic; although it has not been demonstrated decisively.
	Properties - Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, stimulant, tonic.
	All of our oils are 100% pure and natural, of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic.
	Mandarin Red Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.