Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Organic Sicilian Red Mandarin

Celebrated for its benefits to the nervous system, Red Mandarin essential oil is a powerful calming and relaxing agent. It effectively prepares the body for restorative sleep. With its delightful sweet and fruity aroma, Red Mandarin essential oil is perfect for alleviating stress and anxiety.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Suitable

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Suitable

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Cold expression followed by centrifugation

Part of the plant used

Fruit pericarp (zest)

Botanical name

Citrus reticulata Blanco

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Red Mandarin essential oil is traditionally used for: insect and other animal bites

Health

Wellness

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Properties

Red Mandarin essential oil is recognised for its health benefits:

  • Antispasmodic

  • Improves digestive health, mild laxative, relieves gas

  • Rich in antiseptic active ingredients

  • Stomach and liver stimulant

  • Skin tonic

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following:

  • Digestion: dyspepsia, gastralgia, hiccups, colic, intestinal spasms, aerophagia, etc.

  • Skin care: acne, seborrhoea, water retention, cellulite

Synergies

Digestive comfort: Tropical basil, Tarragon, Cumin and Ginger essential oils.

In practice

Purifying action: mix into your formulation. Apply the mixture to affected areas.

Precautions

  • This oil is photosensitising. Do not expose yourself to the sun for at least 8 hours after a cutaneous application of this oil.

  • Not recommended during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): limonene and, to a lesser extent, linalool.

  • As a general rule, always carry out a test application of your mixture in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before using it.

Find out more

The Mandarin tree is a small tree from the Rutaceae family, which includes citrus fruits. It has deep green, shiny, and evergreen leaves, and its branches have thorns. Its small white flowers produce a fruit, the mandarin. Originally from East Asia, specifically China, Vietnam, and Japan, its name is thought to come from the mandarins, high-ranking officials of the Middle Kingdom. This winter fruit, rich in vitamin C, strengthens the immune system, making it ideal during cold periods.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Insomnia (D. BAUDOUX)

Health & wellbeingNerve pain and disorders

  • 3 ml Ravintsara essential oil
  • 2 ml True Lavender essential oil
  • 2 ml Mandarin essential oil
  • 1 ml Labrador Tea essential oil
  • 1 ml kaffir lime essential oil

Use: put 3 drops of the mixture on the inner wrist and solar plexus 30 minutes before bed.

Aroma-Zone Note: Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising, so do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this preparation.

Insomnia in Adults (P. FRANCHOMME)

Health & wellbeingNerve pain and disorders

Text list for "Aromatherapy Recipes from the Bibliography'

  • 2.5 ml Mandarin essential oil
  • 2.5 ml Ravintsara Essential Oil
  • 50 ml carrier oil

Use: apply in the evening to the solar plexus and soles of the feet.

Chronic Stress (J-P. WILLEM)

Health & wellbeingNerve pain and disorders

  • 1 ml Bitter Orange Essential Oil
  • 1 ml Ylang-Ylang essential oil
  • 2 ml Mandarin essential oil

Directions for use: Apply this mixture to the solar plexus, several times a day, for 3 weeks.

Note from Aroma-Zone : Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising. Do not expose your skin to the sun after applying this formulation.

Preventing Stretch Marks (When Not Pregnant or Breastfeeding) (D. BAUDOUX)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • 1 ml Commiphora molmol essential oil (Myrrh)
  • 1 ml Egyptian Geranium Pelargonium essential oil cv (Rose Geranium)
  • 1 ml Cistus Ladaniferus CT Pinene essential oil (Gum Rockrose with pinene)
  • 1 ml Helichrysum italicum essential oil (Immortelle)
  • 1 ml Melaleuca Cajeputii Essential Oil (Cajeput)
  • 2 ml Citrus reticulata essential oil (Mandarin)
  • 5 ml Argania spinosa oil (Argan)
  • 15 ml Rosa rubiginosa OIL (Chilean rose hip)
  • Supplement with 50 ml Corylus Avellana Essential Oil (Hazelnut)

Use: apply once in the morning and once in the evening to at-risk areas

Note from Aroma-Zone : Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising, so do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this blend.

Preventing Stretch Marks (When Not Pregnant or Breastfeeding) (D. BAUDOUX)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • 1 drop True Lavender essential oil
  • 2 drops Rose Egyptian geranium Variety essential oil
  • 3 drops Mandarin essential oil
  • 10 drops Wheat Germ oil

Use: apply 6 to 8 drops of the blend to at-risk areas 2 times a day

Note from Aroma-Zone : Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising, so do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this blend.

Insect Bites (P. FRANCHOMME)

Health & wellbeingVarious

  • 2.5 ml Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil (Lemon Eucalyptus)
  • 2.5 ml Citrus limomum essential oil (Lemon)
  • 2.5 ml Citrus Reticulata Essential Oil (Mandarin)
  • 2.5 ml Citrus Aurantium (Aurantium Variety) Essential Oil (Bitter Orange)

Use: apply to the bite several times

Note from Aroma-Zone : Mandarin and Lemon essential oils are photosensitising, so do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this blend.

Mosquito Bites - Healing (P. FRANCHOMME)

Health & wellbeingVarious

  • 1.5 g Citrus aurantium var. aurantium essential oil (Bitter Orange)
  • 1.5 g Citrus lemon essential oil
  • 1.75 g Tanacetum Annuum Essential Oil (Tansy)
  • 50 ml carrier oil

Directions for use: 1 application 2 to 3 times, 15 minutes apart

Note from Aroma-Zone: Mandarin, Orange and Lemon essential oils are photosensitising, so do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this blend.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

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