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, tonic
Chemical 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.