Extraction Method:
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Cold Pressed
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Part of Plant:
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Peel
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Country of Origin:
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Italy
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Growing Method:
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Cultivated
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Description:
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A member of the orange family,
Mandarin trees are smaller than orange trees with small leaves and fruits
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Colour:
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Orange
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Aromatic Description:
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Mandarin essential oil has an
intense, sweet, fresh scent characteristic of citrus fruit.
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Strength of Aroma:
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Light
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Blends well with:
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Other citrus oils such as lime,
orange, lemon, and grapefruit, as well as spice oils such as nutmeg,
cinnamon, bay and clove.
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Aromatic Note:
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Top
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Consistency:
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Thin
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Common Uses:
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Mandarin has long been
regarded as a safe children’s remedy for indigestion and hiccups. It is often used as a digestive aid, for
use against indigestion, hiccups, anxiety, and to assist the liver functions
of the elderly.
Depression, anxiety,
tension and insomnia can all be relieved with the assistance of mandarin
which helps us to escape to our inner child.)
Mandarin essential oil is
also commonly used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and men’s colognes. It also
has many applications in the flavouring industry.
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Therapeutic Actions:
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Antispasmodic, carminative,
cholagogue, depurative, digestive, diuretic, sedative.
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Works with the following Body Systems:
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Children’s Remedy, Digestive, Pregnancy,
Skin care
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Best form of Application:
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To skin - Massage,
compress, bath, skin care
Inhalation – direct
inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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Shelf life:
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Users can expect a shelf life of 6
Months to 1 Year with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct
sunlight).
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Cautions:
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There is some evidence that
Mandarin essential oil is photo-toxic. Direct sunlight should be avoided
after using the mandarin essential oil.
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History:
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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.
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