10 ml Mandarin Essential Oil

Bright, cheerful, and gently uplifting, Mandarin Essential Oil captures the sunny warmth of the Mediterranean in every drop.

Latin Name: Citrus Nobilis
Part of Plant Used: Fruit Peel
Source: Italy
Extraction Method: Cold Expression

Mandarin Essential Oil is obtained from Citrus Reticulata by cold expression of the peel. Mandarin Petitgrain 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. An entire group of citrus fruits comes under the umbrella of Mandarin oranges, including Satsuma, Clementine, Dancy, Honey, Pixie, and tangerines.

This oil is very gentle and is said to be used for treating even children and pregnant women — one of the few oils suitable for this purpose. With its tonic and stimulating effect on both the stomach and the liver, it is helpful for digestive problems. Mandarin oil is also useful for treating acne, oily skin, and spots. It is thought to help ease problems such as fluid retention and obesity. The oil, diluted around 1-2% in a carrier oil, is massaged gently on a child's tummy to relieve a tummy ache. A few drops in the bath calms hyperactive children. Used in an oil burner, it dispels depression and relieves anxiety.

The Mandarin orange is so called because it was traditionally offered as a gift to the mandarins of China. In France, the Mandarin is considered a safe remedy to treat indigestion in children, and for the elderly, as it helps strengthen the digestive system and the liver. Native to Southern China