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TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL 1

TANGERINE

LATIN NAME Citrus reticulate var. tangerine

FAMILY NAME Rutaceae Rue family

SYNONYMS Satsuma

COLOUR yellow

VISCOSITY watery

AROMA sweet, strong citrus / sparkling / fresh

NOTE top to middle

COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTIONUSA, Brazil, Mexico

PARTS USED fresh outer peel or whole fruit

EXTRACTION METHOD cold pressed = if using peel only

steam distillation = whole fruit

YIELD

BLENDS WELL WITH

bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, lavender, nutmeg, neroli

MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

citronellol, linalool, citral, cardinene, anthracillic acid, ester, limonene

WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS

Non toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising Avoid in pregnancy may be phototoxic do not expose skin to direct sunl ight

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, astringent, sedative, mild

diuretic, fungicidal, mild laxative, tonic

THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

EMOTIONAL

insomnia nervous tension fear irritability grief refreshes lifts

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CIRCULATION

oedema vascular system tonicDIGESTIVE

indigestion dyspepsia hiccoughs intestinal problems liver & gallbladder problemsGENITO-URINARY PMS menstrual crampsNERVOUS SYSTEM

insomnia caused by nervous tensionRESPIRATORY

SKIN

acne congested & oily skin scars spots stretch marks wrinkles tonic for the skin breaks down cellulite pocketsSTRUCTURAL

muscular cramps & spasms aches & painsOTHER

helps to cheer, inspire & strengthen supports lymphatic, circulatory, immune & digestive systems although from the same family, there are subtle differences between mandarin &

tangerine oils:o mandarin one of the few oils considered safe enough to use on children &

during pregnancy

o tangerine contains anthranilic acid a powerful sedative. tangerines strengthlies in its anti-spasmodic nature, allowing it to relax abdominal cramping &

stomach upset. like all other citrus oils, it stimulates the appetite, is a physical

relaxant, lifts moods

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METHODS OF APPLICATION

AEROSOL

nervous & digestive systems many emotional uses incl. grief stress, fear, anxietyBATH / FOOT BATH

nervous exhaustion flatulence diarrhea constipation stretch marksCREAM OR MASSAGE OIL

DO NOT USE ON SKIN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT relax cramped muscles & assist with water retention cellulite parasites reduce scars & stretch marks - this takes time & will require patience & consistencyCOMPRESS

NOTES