Essential Oils

Tangerine

citrus reticulata

General Description
Tangerine is a delightful alternative to Orange Oil, a bit lighter and much sweeter when used in a blend. The tangerine tree, Citrus Reticulata, grows in California, Florida and Texas and is actually the American variety of the East Asian Mandarin. Some say Tangerine and Mandarin may be used interchangeably, but others find their scents very different, saying that Mandarin seems a bit tarter, closer to a blend of orange and grapefruit. Tangerine Oil is machine pressed from the peel of the ripe fruit. 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 coldpressing the outer peel of the ripe fruit.

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