Lotus Mandarin EO 10ml

Description

Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Plant Part: Crude Fruit Peel
Extraction Method: Cold Pressing
Origin: Italy

Description: A member of the orange family, Mandarin trees are smaller than orange trees with small leaves and fruits.

Colour: Orange

Common Uses: It is often used as a digestive aid, for use against indigestion, hiccups, anxiety, and to assist the liver functions of the elderly. Mandarin essential oil is also commonly used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and mens colognes. It also has many applications in the flavoring industry.

Consistency: Light

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Light

Blends well with: other citrus oils such as lime, orange, lemon, and grapefruit, as well as spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon, bay and clove.

Aromatic Scent: Mandarin essential oil has an intense, sweet, fresh scent characteristic of citrus fruit.

History: The name is said to come from the fact that it was a traditional gift to the mandarins of China. Native to southern China and the Far East, brought to Europe in 1805 and to the USA forty years later.