COMMON NAME: Orange, Mandarin, European Tangerine, Tangerine, Satsuma, True Mandarin

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Citrus reticulata, C. reticulata var. mandarin, C. nobilis, C. nobilis var. delicosa, C. madurensis, C. unshiu, C. Deliciosa

FAMILY NAME: Rutaceae (Rue)

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Tropical Asia, China

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Italy, Spain, Algeria, Middle East, Brazil

HISTORY INFORMATION: These were the fruits given to Chinese mandarins as gifts hence the name mandarin, or mandarin could also come from the Arabic meaning looking like easterns or having yellow faces. In Europe, it is called the "children's remedy" because it helps with tummy upsets and burps of children.

GENERAL INFORMATION: There is confusion over the terms Tangerine and Mandarin. Basically tangerine is an American term while mandarin is used in the rest of the world to describe the same fruit. The American tangerine does seem to be a different than the European. We are dealing with a population of trees that are easily cultivated creating a variety of cultivars. The growing environment seems to make a difference in the chemical composition. I have found it helpful to look at country of origin and think of tangerine and mandarin to be the same while it is the location that makes the difference. Also satsuma, Japanese tangerine or mandarin, is also the same.. It is often adulterated with orange oil and the oil will show very high limomene % if this is the case.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: An evergreen tree growing up to 20ft high with glossy leaves producing fragrant white flowers bearing green fruits turning to yellow when ripe.

PARTS PROCESSED: Outer peel.

PROCESSING METHODS: Cold pressed.

COLOR RANGE: Yellow to orange possible hint of blue-violet.

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Aldehyde. Limonene,N methylanthranilate (not found in tangerine),geraniol,citral,citronellal.

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antidepressant, antiemetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitiussive, aperient, astringent, calmative, carminative, cholagogue, decongestant, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emollient, hypnotic, revitalizing, sedative, stimulant(digestive and lymphatic systems), stomachic, tonic, tranquilizer, uplifting. Used for skin tone, acne, oily skin, moisturizing and softening dry skin, muscle spasms, increase lymphatic circulation, increase urine flow, aid edema. Used to calm angry and irritable children, to relieve emotional stress and tension, sharpen the mind, to improve mental clarity, to promote sleep, calm. Use in asmathic blends to control bronchial spasms.

MENTAL USES: I honor my past as I am fully present in the moment.

EMOTIONAL USES: Inner-child or family of origin issues need clearing which can create a range of feelings TO free of past, individuated, feeling that you are your own person.

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that your family of origin or inner child are up to be cleared. It supports work relating to karmic patterns which may need to be recognized and cleared. Mandarin Orange brings clarity to life lessons and allows them to heal with insight and completeness. This can lead to the resolution of karma.

APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath (may need fixed oil), compress, cooking, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, lotion, massage, mist spray, perfume.

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, older oxidized oils can cause skin irritation, phototoxicity in distilled oil.