Mandarin essential oil

Latin name: Citrus nobilis

Countries of origin: Brazil, Špain, South Africa, USA

Extraction method: cold pressing of fresh peel

Note and evaporation rate: high

Cultivation method: conventional

Dominant chemical families: monoterpenes

Used for:

- digestive complaints: nausea, bloating, sluggish digestion, unsettled bowels,…
- general wellbeing: against depression, fears, anxiety, to lift the mood;
- calming and better sleep, against tension;
- children's complaints: colic, hiccups, restlessness, insomnia, hyperactivity,…
- in case of colds and flu, to clear the sinuses,…
- for the care of oily and acne-prone skin.

Methods of use: in diffusers/evaporators, in massage oils, creams and lotions, for inhalations,…

NOTE: Mandarin essential oil is not phototoxic (essential oils of other citrus fruits are).

Special warnings: If oxidised, it may irritate the skin. Citrus oils are prone to faster oxidation, so
store them in a cool and dark place, tightly closed.

Allergens: limonene

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Blend for colds and flu (for children)

10 drops EO red mandarin
10 drops EO sandalwood
10 drops EO Roman chamomile
10 drops EO bergamot

Preparation: Add the essential oils to a dark 5 ml bottle, close tightly, label, and store in a
cool and dark place.

Use: Add a few drops of the blend to the water in a diffuser or evaporator. Use regularly throughout the day,
as the blend disinfects the air, has a positive effect on mood, and is calming.