Mandarin or Clementine Petitgrain, (Citrus reticulata) Essential Oil (Citrus reticulata)

Overview

Mandarin may also be referred to as Red mandarin, Clementine Petitgrain - Corsica, Citrus Reticulata Var Mandarin. It is typically processed using cold pressed/expressed as a method for extracting oil from the citrus rind (peel).

Summary

Of all the citrus essential oils, Mandarin Essential Oil is often thought to have the sweetest aroma, and it tends to be less stimulating than most other citrus oils with the exception of Bergamot Essential Oil. Although it's not typically found to be as stimulating, Mandarin Oil can be a wonderfully uplifting oil. Aromatically, it blends well with many other essential oils including citrus, floral, wood, spice and herb families of oils.

Mandarin or Clementine Petitgrain, (Citrus reticulata) Essential Oil — By Ivar Leidus - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Astringent Citrus Cool Fresh Fruity Sweet
Common Name(s): Red mandarin, Clementine Petitgrain - Corsica, Citrus Reticulata Var Mandarin
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Synonyms(s) for Citrus reticulata: Citrus chrysocarpa, Citrus crenatifolia, Citrus daoxianensis, Citrus deliciosa, Citrus depressa, Citrus erythrosa, Citrus madurensis deliciosa, Citrus mangshanensis, Citrus nippokoreana, Citrus ponki, Citrus poonensis, Citrus reticulata subsp. deliciosa, Citrus reticulata subsp. tachibana, Citrus reticulata subsp. unshiu, Citrus reticulata var. austera, Citrus succosa, Citrus suhuiensis, Citrus sunki, Citrus tachibana, Citrus tachibana depressa, Citrus tachibana ponki, Citrus tachibana suhuiensis, Citrus tachibana sunki, Citrus tangerina, Citrus tankan, Citrus unshiu, Citrus vangasy, Citrus × aurantium f. deliciosa, Citrus × aurantium var. tachibana, Citrus × nobilis erythrosa, Citrus × nobilis major, Citrus × nobilis ponki, Citrus × nobilis spontanea, Citrus × nobilis subf. reticulata, Citrus × nobilis succosa, Citrus × nobilis sunki, Citrus × nobilis tachibana, Citrus × nobilis tachibana, Citrus × nobilis unshiu, Citrus × nobilis unshiu, Citrus × nobilis vangasy
Botanical Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Genus: Citrus
Chemical Family: Monoterpenes
Major Compounds: Limonene, gamma-Terpinene, a-Pinene, B-Pinene, B-Myrecene
Perfumery Note: Top
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Color: Greenish Orange
Indigenous Country: South Africa
Cultivation: Unsprayed
Processing Methods: Cold Pressed/Expressed
Part Typically Used: Citrus Rind (Peel)
Shelf Life: 2- 3 years

Ethically and sustainably sourced
Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Catarrh Cellulite Obesity Rheumatism Water Retention Weakness : Lack of Mental or Physical Strength

Therapeutic Benefits of Mandarin:

Analgesic Anti-anxiety Anti-bacterial Anti-depressant Anti-inflammatory Anti-microbial Anti-oxidant Anti-septic Anti-spasmodic Anti-viral Carminative CNS tonic Digestive stimulant Digestive tonic Energizing Expectorant Immuno-stimulant Sedative Stimulant Stomachic Tonic

Blends

Mandarin Blends:

Citrus, Floral, Wood, Spice, Herb families of oils

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Mandarin:

Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend careful storage and avoiding use of oxidized Mandarin Oil to prevent skin sensitization. Tisserand and Young confirm that Mandarin Oil is not phototoxic. However, Mandarin Petitgrain Oil from the leaves of Citrus reticulatais phototoxic. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 87,343.]

Safety Precautions for Mandarin:

Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.