Tangerine
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulate blanco var. 'tangerine’
Synonym: Citrus nobilis var. delicosa
Botanical Family: Rutaceae
Country of Origin: China, USA, Sicily
Plant Part: Fruit peel
Extraction Method: Cold expression
Characteristics: Fresh, sweet, similar to mandarin
Properties:
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, cytophylactic, depurative, sedative, stomachic, tonicChemical Constituents:
α-pinene, myrcene, limonene, γ-terpinene, citronellal, linalool, neral, neryl acetate, geranyl acetate, geraniol, thymol, carvone
Indications:
Mind & Spirit:
- Relaxing
- Alleviates stress and tension
- Uplifting.
Body:
- Reduces stretch marks and fluid retention
- Stimulates circulation
- Relieves gastric complaints , nausea, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea
- Good skin tonic.
Contraindications: Nil
Note: Top to middle
Odour Intensity: 5
Blends well with:
Basil, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, ginger, lavender, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, rose, rosemary, ylang ylang
Traditions:
Tangerine was introduced into the USA from China via Europe.