Latin Name: Citrus Reticulata
General Description: Tangerine is a delightful alternative to Orange Oil, a bit lighter and much sweeter when used in a blend. The tangerine tree, Citrus Reticulata is actually the American variety of the East Asian Mandarin. Some say Tangerine and Mandarin may be used interchangeably, but others find their scents very different, saying that Mandarin seems a bit tarter, closer to a blend of orange and grapefruit. Tangerine Oil is machine pressed from the peel of the ripe fruit. In France, it is regarded as a safe children's remedy for minor stomach ailments, also safe for pregnant women and is recommended in synergistic combinations with other citrus oils.
How It's Made: The oil comes by coldpressing the outer peel of the ripe fruit.
Properties:
Skin: Reduces Acne, Helps with Oily Skin, Helps with Scar Tissue, Helps with Stretch Marks
Nervous System: Helps with Insomnia, Helps with Nervous Strain, Helps with Restlessness
Digestive: Helps with Dyspepsia, Increases Appetite, Helps with Heartburn, Reduces Nausea, Helps with Hiccoughs, Helps with Intestinal Problems
Muscles: Helps with Obesity, Combats Fluid Retention
Safety Guidelines: This oil is non-toxic and will not irritate or sensitize the
skin. Tangerine should not be used directly on the skin. The oil should first be mixed with a diluting or carrier oil.
