| Mandarin Cold Pressed Australian |
| Botanical Name Citrus reticulata |
Family Name Rutaceae |
Origin Brazil, Spain, Italy, California |
Note Top to middle note |
Part Used Tree / peel |
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| Description | Prolific fruit tree which likes hot and humid climates. Trees growing in more temperate climates seem to produce more oil. |
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| Extraction | Expression |
| Constituents | Geraniol, Citral, Citronellal, Methyl Anthranilate, Limonene |
| Properties | Antispasmodic, Cholagogue, Cytophylactic, Digestive, Emmolient, Sedative, Tonic. |
| Indications | Refreshing and uplifting, banishes depression and anxiety. Stimulates appetite. Calming to the intestines. Used with Neroli and lavender to lessen stretchmarks and scarring. |
| Precautions | Can cause photosensitization to ultraviolet rays from the sun and other sources. Avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays for a minimum of 4 hours following use. |
| Blends | Basil, Berggamot, Black Pepper, Coriander, Chamomile, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Neroli, Palmarosa, Petigrain, Rose |