The Plant
Plant part: Zest
Origin: Italy
Native to China, the Mandarin tree owes its name to its color, which recalls that of the tunic worn by mandarins, China’s highest dignitaries. The Mandarin tree is a member of the Rutaceae family. This small tree with its rounded tassel can reach 3 to 6 m in height. It usually blooms between March and April. It is then adorned with small, fragrant white flowers, before developing its fruits, which ripen around December.
Obtained by steam distillation of the fruit’s fresh pericarp, mandarin oil has anti-irritant properties. Known for its limonene content, it is particularly suitable for people prone to anxiety. This essence is also perfect for babies and young children, to help them fall asleep. Mandarin essence has virtually the same properties as Sweet Orange. However, Mandarin is more effective at bedtime, and is recommended for younger children.
What are the benefits of green Mandarin?
Mandarin is recommended in aromatherapy for its soothing effects. It promotes emotional balance and helps to relieve stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
Beyond its health benefits, Green Mandarin is renowned for its sweet and relaxing fragrance. The use of Green Mandarin in the form of essential oil or infusion, thus has valuable effects on our mental and physical well-being.
Common questions
How to use green mandarins?
In winter, Mandarins are perfect for filling up on vitamins, coloring desserts and flavoring sweets. In phytotherapy and aromatherapy, Green Mandarin is used in several forms:
- Essential Oil: Always diluted to avoid irritation, Mandarin Essential Oil, with its fruity, tangy fragrance, can be used in the following ways:
1. Inhalation or diffusion: diffusion is the easiest way to use this oil. In this form, it can be used for babies and pregnant women;
2. By skin: Green Mandarin Essential Oil can be massaged into the skin, diluted in a vegetable oil, to help soothe and induce sleep;
3. Orally: this oil can be diluted on a carrier for internal use. However, this use is reserved for adults and should be short-term.
-Hydrolat : Hydrolat can be taken orally, applied to the skin or diffused;
-Infusion: Mandarin peel, containing its essence, is often used as an infusion. To do this, place a handful of zest or a mixture of plants in a teapot, then pour in simmering water. Leave to infuse for a few minutes before drinking.
The Products
Green Mandarin Essential Oil 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Discover Essenciagua’s Green Mandarin Essential Oil, a 100% pure, certified organic product from the mandarin tree, Citrus reticulata. Native to China and grown in Italy, this delicate essence is extracted by steam distillation from the fruit’s fresh pericarp. Its sweet, refreshing fragrance, combined with anti-irritability properties, makes it the perfect choice for those seeking serenity and relaxation. This essential oil is particularly effective in relieving stress and anxiety. Used as a...
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