COMMON NAME: Red Mandarin

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Citrus nobilis

FAMILY NAME: Rutaceae (Rue)

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: China

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION: There is s 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. We are dealing with a population of trees that are easily cultivated creating a variety of cultivars. Now there are so many cultivars and differences in growing environments that does make a difference in 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.

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, steam distilled

COLOR RANGE: Yellow orange with a hint of red

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Aldehyde. Limonene, methyl N methylanthranilate, 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, relieve emotional stress and tension, sharpen the mind, improve mental clarity, promote sleep, calm.

MENTAL USES: I am honored to be of help to my soul and greater self. I may not always be aware of what is happening, but I know that I have good guidance from my inner self.

EMOTIONAL USES: Confused, overwhelmed, angry, sorrow and grieving but don't know why, moody, frustrated TO feeling guided, supported, realizing that you are serving yourself in terms of little self and your greater self

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that you are the flag bearer of your soul and in this life you are resolving issues that are karmic or`the issues with which you are dealing are greater than yourself or your daily experience. This can be confusing and overwhelming. There is a need to be connected to your spiritual guidance. Red mandarin will help you make that connection and resolve your karmic patterns. You are doing very good work.

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

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, can become skin irritant as ages, phototoxic, OK for pregnant women and children.