MANDARIN OIL (AUSTRALIA) - 100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL (COLD PRESSED) - AROMATHERAPY GRADE - (CITRUS RETICULATA)

Name: MANDARIN OIL (AUSTRALIA) - 100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL (COLD PRESSED) - AROMATHERAPY GRADE -
(CITRUS RETICULATA)
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Country of Origin: Australia
Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Aroma/ Blending Note: Middle
Blending Factor: 4 (see our website education tab for more info)
Blends well with:  Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit and other citrus oils.,Sandalwood, Chamomile Roman, Lavender, Petitgrain, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli.

Description:
The Mandarin is a citrus fruit that is native to China, where it was given as a special gift to the Mandarins, hence the name. From there the fruit was introduced to Europe including Italy in 1805 by a historian named Sir Abraham Hume, after that it eventually arrived in Australia. The oil is extracted by cold compression of the fresh peel of the fruit.
Compared to other citrus oils, Mandarin Essential Oil is the sweetest and tends to be the most calming. It is considered very uplifting. Aromatically, it blends well with many other essential oils including citrus, floral, wood, spice and herb families of oils. 

Mandarin Essential Oil is safe to use with children and if one wanted to diffuse a citrus oil in the evenings before your children's bedtime, Mandarin Essential Oil may be the best choice.
There are many ways Mandarin oil can uplift your spirits. Its tart, fresh aroma makes the oil useful for combating depression and sadness. It's properties enable it to ease distress, and it can even act as a gentle sedative. 

Mandarin essential oil is a gentle, yet uplifting favourite. With its soothing and calming qualities, it aids in digestive complaints. In beauty and skincare Mandarin is beneficial for all skin types - congested, oily, dry and mature. It has also been used to help soften the skin. It has also been suggested, like Lavender, it can be used in massage oil to aid in the prevention of stretch marks.

Properties:
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, circulatory, digestive, nervous relaxant, sedative, and tonic.

Massage:
Used in massage, this oil will improve blood circulation and the lymph just below the skin, helping the skin look smoother. Due to the improved blood circulation, this oil can provide relief from rheumatism and arthritis and will help boost immunity.
It will help remove toxins, helping heal acne, boils and gout.

Skincare:
Due to its antiseptic properties Mandarin oil can help prevent wounds from becoming infected, it can also protect against bacterial, viral or fungal infections. It will help with the growth of new cells, speeding up wound healing and diminish scarring and stretch marks.  

Homecare:
Add several drops of Mandarin essential oil to a clean damp washcloth and include in the dryer together with your linens. This will immediately freshen up the fabric and infuse it with an uplifting scent.

Diffuser:
Used in the diffuser Mandarin oil can help ease breathing trouble, congestion and coughing spasms. It can also help with stomach cramps and spasms. Diffused through the home it will have a relaxing, calming effect and help ease anxiety.
It is great diffused in the evening prior to bedtime to help promote a good night's rest for children and adults alike.

Caution: 
Mildly Phototoxic - Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Wait with sun exposure for 12 hours after applying. Adult use only.