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

Also Known As (AKA):  Mandarin Orange, Red Tangerine

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Mandarin helps reduce stress, promotes relaxation, calms anxiety and irritability. Overall Mandarin is calming, cheering, nourishing, and strengthening.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Mandarin is an antidepressant. It is a gentle tonic for the stomach, liver, and digestive system. Mandarin is very safe for children and the convalescent. It lowers high blood pressure, promotes sleep for insomnia, and is good for stretch marks.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Mandarin acts as a hypnotic. It is the oil of joy and boosts the inner child.

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:  Gentle tonic

Color Energy:  Orange - Nourishing

Fragrance:  Citrus, floral, light, fruity, sweet

Note:  Top Note

Color of Oil:  Reddish orange

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

Common Adulterants:  Lemon terpenes, tangerine oil, limonene (synthetic or bioidentical), gamma-terpinene (synthetic or bioidentical), dimethyl anthranilate (synthetic or bioidentical), alpha-sinesal (synthetic or bioidentical), perilla aldehyde (synthetic or bioidentical)

Blends well with:  Basil, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Camphor, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose, Sage, Vanilla

Botany:  A small citrus tree that grows to 20 feet with oblong fruit resembling the orange.

History:  The Mandarin and the Tangerine are both from the same species. Mandarin typically refers to the more orange variety fruit grown in Europe.

Warnings:  Avoid direct sun – may cause photosensitivity.