Tangerine essential oil in history
The tree itself is indigenous to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. It was brought to Europe in the early-1800s, and finally to America, where the vast majority of the world’s tangerine essential oil is grown and produced. In Chinese medicine, it is used to treat digestive discomfort, and is generally thought to stabilize the flow of Qi – how life force is referred to in terms of Chinese Medicine. Its action is so gentle that doctors in Europe could use it to treat digestive issues in children, the elderly and even pregnant women, and it is known in Ayurveda as one of the mildest and safest essential oils. You could say that tangerine is a cousin of the mandarin, as it is a clone or species variation of the popular and revered Chinese fruit. It was named tangerine by American importers, who used the term to refer to a variety that came mainly through the port of Tangiers, in Morocco.
Tangerine oil uses
Tangerine essential oil has a wide range of uses and is well-tolerated by most people.
Skin toner: helps to regenerate skin cells and speeds up the repair process while tightening pores and invigorating the surface skin.
Antiseptic: can be applied on wounds to prevent growth of bacteria. can also help reduce swelling and redness of the affected skin.
Detoxifies: boosts metabolic processes, helping rid the body of toxins through excretory processes. Can help to return a body to balance after an illness by ridding body tissue of impurities. Can be effective in the treatment of cellulite.
Reduces appearance of scars: reduce skin discoloration and diminish the appearance of scars from surgery, acne or stretch marks.
Diuretic: helps to stimulate the release of fluid, helping the body to flush toxins from tissue and around joints.
Mood elevator: considered one of the most uplifting, happy scents in the essential oils pantheon.
Lends confidence: supports feelings of optimism and confidence, can help to overcome social anxiety and phobias.
Purifies the blood: powerful antioxidant and circulatory stimulant helps to purge the body of impurities through excretory process. Helps to stimulate the regeneration of blood cells while increasing blood flow to the extremities.
Sedative: tangerines contain a high level of bromine, has a slightly hypnotic effect that can help calm frayed nerves and promote a restful sleep.
Whole body tonic: stimulates and invigorates metabolic function, helping the internal organs to function more efficiently. Aids in excretion, and ‘tones’ the CNS to help you feel more alert and support physical activity.
Cools the skin and body: gives you the feeling of having a lower body temperature.
Immune booster: contains a high concentration of vitamin C and vitamin D which can strengthen the immune system, prevents and shortens the time spent recovering from seasonal illnesses.
Eases digestive complaints: helps to ease nausea, diarrhea, and indigestion and normalizes enzymatic balance in the stomach.
Improves circulation: stimulates the blood and endocrine system to encourage better circulation.
Fragrance and cosmetics: tangerine oil’s fresh, clean scent is an uplifting addition to many perfumes, lotions and cosmetic preparations.
Culinary: tangerine can be used in any recipe that calls for orange or citrus fruit. A popular flavoring for soft drinks, candy and other confections.
Air freshener: freshens and cleans the air around you with a sweet, uplifting and lively citrus scent.
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