Mandarin 50ml Essential Oil

Bright, cheerful, and wonderfully gentle — mandarin essential oil captures the sunny essence of freshly peeled citrus in every drop.

This golden yellow-orange oil is obtained from Citrus Reticulata by cold expression of the fruit peel. Mandarin petitgrain oil is also extracted in small quantities by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs. The aroma is fresh and sweet, reminiscent of a ripe orange. An entire group of citrus fruits come under the umbrella of mandarin oranges, including Satsuma, Clementine, Dancy, Honey, Pixie, and tangerines.

This oil is very gentle and is therefore considered safe for use on children and pregnant women, one of the few oils recommended this way. 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 fluid retention and obesity as well. Diluted at around 1-2% in a carrier oil, it can be massaged gently on a child's tummy to relieve an upset stomach, while a few drops in the bath can help calm hyperactive children. Used in an oil burner, it dispels depression and relieves anxiety.

Product Details

• Latin Name: Citrus Reticulata
• Part of Plant Used: Fruit Peel
• Source: Argentina
• Extraction Method: Cold Expression

Origin & Tradition

Mandarin oranges earned their name because they were traditionally offered as gifts to the mandarins of China. In France, the mandarin is considered a safe remedy for indigestion in children, and for the elderly it is valued for helping to strengthen the digestive system and the liver.