TANGERINE

LATIN NAME FAMILY NAME SYNONYMS COLOUR VISCOSITY AROMA NOTE Citrus reticulate var. tangerine Rutaceae Rue family Satsuma yellow watery sweet, strong citrus / sparkling / fresh top to middle

COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTION USA, Brazil, Mexico PARTS USED EXTRACTION METHOD YIELD BLENDS WELL WITH bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, lavender, nutmeg, neroli fresh outer peel or whole fruit cold pressed = if using peel only steam distillation = whole fruit

MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTS citronellol, linalool, citral, cardinene, anthracillic acid, ester, limonene WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS Non toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising Avoid in pregnancy may be phototoxic do not expose skin to direct sunlight

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, astringent, sedative, mild diuretic, fungicidal, mild laxative, tonic THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS EMOTIONAL insomnia nervous tension fear irritability grief refreshes lifts

TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL

CIRCULATION oedema vascular system tonic DIGESTIVE indigestion dyspepsia hiccoughs intestinal problems liver & gallbladder problems GENITO-URINARY PMS menstrual cramps NERVOUS SYSTEM insomnia caused by nervous tension RESPIRATORY SKIN acne congested & oily skin scars spots stretch marks wrinkles tonic for the skin breaks down cellulite pockets STRUCTURAL muscular cramps & spasms aches & pains OTHER helps to cheer, inspire & strengthen supports lymphatic, circulatory, immune & digestive systems although from the same family, there are subtle differences between mandarin & tangerine oils: o mandarin one of the few oils considered safe enough to use on children & during pregnancy o tangerine contains anthranilic acid a powerful sedative. tangerines strength lies in its anti-spasmodic nature, allowing it to relax abdominal cramping & stomach upset. like all other citrus oils, it stimulates the appetite, is a physical relaxant, lifts moods

TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL

METHODS OF APPLICATION AEROSOL nervous & digestive systems many emotional uses incl. grief stress, fear, anxiety BATH / FOOT BATH nervous exhaustion flatulence diarrhea constipation stretch marks CREAM OR MASSAGE OIL DO NOT USE ON SKIN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT relax cramped muscles & assist with water retention cellulite parasites reduce scars & stretch marks - this takes time & will require patience & consistency COMPRESS

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TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL