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Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Mandarin Orange

citrus reticulata

General Description
The name comes from the fruit which was a traditional gift to the Mandarins of China. It is native to southern China and the Far East and was brought to Europe and the USA in the early to mid 1800's. The Mandarin is produced mainly in Italy, Spain, Algeria, Brazil, Cyprus, the Middle East and Greece. In France it is regarded as a safe children's remedy for minor stomach ailments also safe for pregnant women and is recommended in synergistic combinations with other citrus oils.

How It's Made
The oil comes by cold expression from the outer peel.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Skin
Reduces Acne
Helps with Oily Skin
Helps with Scar Tissue
Helps with Stretch Marks

Nervous System
Helps with Insomnia
Helps with Nervous Strain
Helps with Restlessness

Digestive
Helps with Dyspepsia
Increases Appetite
Helps with Heartburn
Reduces Nausea
Helps with Hiccoughs
Helps with Intestinal Problems

Muscles
Helps with Obesity
Combats Fluid Retention


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