TANGERINE
Botanical name: Citrus reticulata (synonymous with Citrus nobilis var. deliciosa, C. deliciosa)

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Tangerine is uplifting, cheering, refreshing, and soothing. It also can cause a hypnotic effect on the mind.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Tangerine is astringent, antiseptic, and antidepressant. It acts as a tonic to the digestive and circulatory system. Tangerine also soothes nervous conditions, smoothes stretch marks, and dispels dizziness.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Tangerine is an energetic and spiritual oil used in many purification ceremonies.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin or bath. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Digestive

Color Energy:  Orange - Nourishing

Fragrance:  Citrus, fresh, light, sweet, fruity

Note:  Top Note

Color of Oil:  Orange

Major Chemical Constituents:  alpha-pinene, gamma-terpinene, limonene, myrcene

Common Adulterants:  Lemon terpenes, limonene (synthetic or bioidentical)

Blends well with:  Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Rose, Vanilla

Botany:  A small evergreen tree with glossy green leaves that grows up to 20 feet tall and has an orange colored citrus fruit.

History:  The tangerine and mandarin are both from the same species. Tangerine typically refers to the more orange like red variety fruit grown in the United States.

Warnings:  Avoid direct sun – may cause photosensitivity.