Botanical and common names:

Citrus reticulata

Plant family:

Rutaceae

Personality profiles:

Mandarin essential oil is a common sedative, its sedative action is more prominent in relaxing and calming. It relieves stress, has many healing properties and is known to be the sweetest and most calming of all citrus essential oils.

Main properties:

Antiseptic

Antispasmodoc

Circulatory

Cytophylactic

Depurative

Digestive

Hepatic

Nervous relaxant

Sedative

Stomachic

Tonic substance

Effects & Benefits:

Mandarin essential oil helps in in digestion, promotes liver health and new tissue growth, purifies the blood, works well as an antiseptic, prevents infections and improves blood circulation.

Contraindications:

No known contra-indications.

Toxic Effects:

Phototoxic - avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 12 hours after use.

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