Aromatherapy Oils - Mandarin

Botanical name: Citrus Madurensis / Reticulata
Botanical family: Rutaceae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Peel

Origin: Hot humid climate such as Brazil, Spain, Italy and California.

Description: Sweet and delicate with floral undertones.

Properties and Indications:

• Excellent for babies and pregnancy
• Gentle sedative qualities
• Works on the autonomic digestive system - hiccups, lots of air in the stomach
• Beneficial effect on the heart - tonic
• Oily skin
• Anxiety

Contra-indications:

• Do not expose yourself to the sun after using Mandarin as it is photosensitive

Blending:

• Bergamot, Chamomile, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lime, Marjoram, Neroli, Rose, Thyme

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