10 ml mandarin essential oil

Mandarin essential oil is extracted from the Citrus reticulata by cold-pressing the peel. In small quantities, mandarin petitgrain oil is also obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs. The oil is golden yellow-orange and has a fresh orange fragrance. Mandarins encompass a whole group of citrus fruits, including satsuma, clementine, dancy, honey, pixie, and tangerines.

This oil is very mild and is therefore said to be used even to treat children and pregnant women; it is one of the few oils used in this way. With its strengthening and regenerating effects on the stomach and liver, it helps with digestive problems. Mandarin oil is also useful for treating acne, oily skin, and pimples. It is also said to help with problems such as water retention and excess weight. The oil, diluted to 1–2% in a carrier oil, is gently massaged into a child's abdomen to relieve stomach aches. A few drops in a bath calm hyperactive children. Used in an aroma lamp, it dispels depression and relieves anxiety.

Mandarins are so named because they were traditionally given as gifts to Chinese mandarins. In France, mandarins are considered a safe remedy for indigestion in children and the elderly, as they strengthen the digestive system and liver. Mandarins originate from southern China and the Far East and were introduced to Europe in 1805 and to America in 1845.

Latin name: Citrus Nobilis
Plant part used: Fruit peel
Origin: Italy
Extraction method: cold pressing

Note: Our essential oils are not suitable for internal use.