Mandarin Orange Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Extraction Method: Cold Pressing
Origin: Italy
Description: A member of the orange family, Mandarin trees are smaller than orange trees with small leaves and fruits.
Color: Orange
Consistency: Light
Note: Top A
roma Strength: Light
Blends well with: other citrus oils such as Lime, Orange, Lemon, and Grapefruit, as well as spice oils such as Cinnamon and Clove.
Aromatic Scent: Mandarin essential oil has an intense, sweet, fresh scent characteristic of citrus fruit.
History: 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.
Cautions: There is some evidence that Mandarin essential oil is photo-toxic. Direct sunlight should be avoided after using the mandarin essential oil.
