Tangerines are one of many products that were originally imported from China to Euroe in the early 1800s and then eventually onto the US. The USA is the main tangerine producer today with the main harvest being in November.
The tangerine is a sweet and tangy fruit which has a deep orange color and does not contain any pips. Tangerine essential oil is extracted from the peel of the tangerine by cold expression. This essential oil is used for dietary, aromatic or topical use and is used as a calming agent. Tangerine essential oil is an excellent oil to help uplift the spirits and bring about a sense of security. Tangerine essential oil is also highly enriched with the antioxidant d-limonene and is extracted from Citrus reticulate of the Rutaceae family and is also known as the European mandarin.
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Tangerine essential oils are used to soothe the nervous system and can be used as a tonic to help with the digestive system. It has also been known to help with diarrhea, constipation and flatulence. Tangerine essential oil is also very good for the skin and helps to prevent stretch marks. It is great for increasing blood circulation and helps to prevent fluid retention. Tangerine essential oil has all of these properties while relieving stress and anxiety. When tangerine essential oil is put on a small oil burner and vaporized it is very calming to the senses and gives off a soft citrus scent. It is very pleasing to the senses and helps with the digestive system when inhaled. When tangerine essential oil is blended in massage oil or diluted in bath water, the oil will help with the nervous system. The massage oil is especially helpful with the digestive system complaints of flatulence, constipation and diarrhea.
As a cream or lotion, tangerine essential oil, is a great help for uncomfortable symptoms in pregnant women. It improves the blood circulation and helps to prevent fluid retention, while working to prevent stretch marks. It is best not to expose the skin to sunlight after applying, as it has been known for phototoxicity. Other than this precaution, tangerine essential oil is a non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil. This oil must be diluted before use on sensitive areas such as the genital area, neck and face and should not be used on infants or small children. It is also not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease.
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