Tangerine essential oil
Element - Earth
Property - warm
Note - Head
Group - Essential oil
Synonym - mandarin
Botanical name - Citrus reticulata
Plant family - Rutaceae (rue family)
Contents
Botany
Botanical name
Citrus reticulata
Plant family
Rutaceae (rue family)
As a botanical layman, when you think of a juicy orange or lemon, you probably don't think of a rhombic plant. But citrus plants belong to this large family, as do cork trees (Phellodendron amurense), clover elms (Ptelea trifoliata) and skunk ashes (Tetradium). The plants scientifically known as Rutaceae belong to the order of soap trees and were previously only assigned to the Rutales. The plant family comprises up to 180 genera with a maximum of around 1,900 species. Many of them flower beautifully and exude a wonderful fragrance. Perhaps you will get to know a Mediterranean vacation destination in orange blossom at some point and experience a special kind of highlight. The citrus plants owe their beguiling aroma to their essential oils, which are used in cosmetics and perfume production, among other things.
Source:
→ My beautiful garden
→ More information about the plant family Rutaceae
Origin & distribution
Most Rutaceae like it warm. The majority therefore grow in the subtropical, tropical and temperate zones of the world, although numerous cultivated citrus varieties have been naturalized in the Mediterranean, America, the Middle East and other warmer regions. Citrus plants originally come from East Asia.
Source: → My beautiful garden
Plant part used
Tangerine essential oil is mainly obtained by cold pressing the peel. The color depends mainly on the degree of ripeness of the fruit used. Tangerine essential oil is green in contrast to mandarin.
Ingredients Tangerine essential oil
- Monoterpenes: 65-68% Limonene
- Sesquiterpenes: 1%
- Aldehydes: 1%
- Ketones: Carvone
- Oxides: Cineole
- Phenols: Thymol
Warnings Tangerine essential oil
Internal use:
- It is non-toxic and suitable for internal use.
External application:
- The oil may have a photosensitizing effect.
Background
The mandarin originates from southern China and was traditionally traded by mandarins (the highest official class of the empire).
Essential oil particularly suitable for children, in England it is known as "makes children happy" and was also sung about in the Beatles hit "tangerine dreams".
Aroma
Grade
The perfumery counts pine oils among the Top notes.
Top notes
The top note describes aromas that are perceived immediately after opening the container. The top note conveys the first and often the decisive impression of a fragrance composition. They are often citrusy, green, fresh and Airy fragrances. The volatile fragrance molecules that open the door to the next fragrance phases evaporate very quickly. Already 10 - 15 minutes After application, there is hardly anything left of the top note fragrance.
You can find more interesting information on this in the article "→ World of fragrances".
Fragrance
fruity, citrusy
Mixes well with...
Carrier oils
Possible carrier oils depend on several criteria such as skin type and effect. Below I list some neutral carrier oils that can be used well because they are odorless and generally well tolerated.
You can find a wider selection of carrier oils in the → Aromatrix
Body, mind & soul
In the Body, Mind & Soul section, a possible therapeutic use of essential oils is described. An attempt is made to make both the Western and the Eastern perspective transparent.
The Western approach can be found under Effect and use differentiated according to body and mind & soul. For comparison, the Eastern approach describes the chakras and functional areas.
Western approach
This section is written for the aroma therapy expert:
Effect
BODY
Mild laxative, digestive stimulant, lymph stimulant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiflatulent, bile stimulant, diuretic, antispasmodic, immune booster, lymphatic system booster, digestive effect
Mind & Soul
strongly calming, relaxing, invigorating
Use
BODY
Acne, intestinal complaints, oily skin, skin problems, stomach pain, muscle cramps, scars, oedema, pimples, hiccups, stretch marks, indigestion
Mind & Soul
Anxiety, tension, distress, nervousness, irritability, sleep disorders, tension, restlessness
Eastern approach
This section is written for the TCM expert:
Tangerine essential oil facilitates the transformation of body, mind and soul and combines the functions of fennel seed and coriander essential oils.
5 elements
Element earth
Tangerine essential oil is associated with the element earth.
The element assignment of an essential oil is determined by the →Aroma profile and the direction of action. Tangerine essential oil has both yin and yang components. It is attributed to the Center as both inward and outward movements are present in the fragrance.
Chakras
Sacral Chakra (2nd Chakra)
Tangerine essential oil is associated with the sacral chakra (2nd chakra).
A detailed explanation can be found in the following article: → Etheric oils & chakras
Functional areas
Qi deficiency
- corrects the skin: Cellulite, stretch marks
- Frees the mind, normalizes perspective, strengthens instinct, calms emotions, relieves emotional distress and stressAnxiety, stress, tension, irritability, sadness, anger, shock
- Moves blood and Qi, shrinks tumors: Dizziness, muscle spasms and muscle cramps, tired and aching limbs, poor circulation in the extremities, PMS
- Strengthens the stomach and the spleen, disinhibits dampness: weak stomach, belching, flatulence, difficulty digesting fats, intestinal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, obesity, parasites
Main use:
yellow, lethargic, worried, thin
Psycho-emotional representation:
Socially introverted but mentally overactive, exaggerated desire for affection and sympathy. Needy, but intolerant and critical of others.
Sources:
Icon by fjayv0 from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)
Texts are based on the following publications:
Pocket dictionary of aromatherapy by Dietrich Wabner, Verlag Systemisch Medizin, 2013
Aromatherapy with Chinese Medicine by Dennis Willmont, Willmountain Press, 2003
Applications
Tangerine oil room fragrance
5 ELEMENTS APPLICATION
Tangerine oil room fragrance - an earth element booster.
