Characteristics
Tangerine oil is an orange liquid with a fresh, sweet, orange like aroma. It has less
body than mandarin and is little used in perfumery work. A small evergreen tree up to 20
feet high with glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, and bearing fleshy fruit. The tangerine is
larger than the mandarin and rounder, with a more yellow skin, more like the original
Chinese type.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Acne, congested and oily skin, scars, spots, stretch marks, toner, fluid retention,
obesity, digestive problems, dyspepsia, hiccoughs, intestinal problems, insomnia, nervous
tension, restlessness, antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, laxative, sedative
Extraction
Essential oil by cold expression of the outer peel.
Blends Well With
Other citrus oils, especially Neroli, and spice oils such as Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and
Clove
Cautions
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Possibly photo toxic, although it has not
been demonstrated decisively. |
