tangerine essential oil
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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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TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL 2
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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TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL 3
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
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