Tangerine Essential Oil

October 12, 2011

Written by Traci

Tangerine Essential Oil

Tangerines remind me of Fall in Japan.  They are called mikan in Japanese and are abundant in the fall.  Every gathering I went to from September thru the Winter included a bowl of tangerines.

Tangerine is one of my new favorite essential oils.  It has a brighter more pungent aroma than orange and smells like fresh peeled tangerines.  The latin name is Citrus reticulata with some production in the United States.

Tangerine Essential Oil Health Benefits

• Uplifting & Energizing
• Good for Depression
• A Don’t Worry, Be Happy Oil
• Good for Digestion
• Antibacterial & Antiviral
• Astringent
• Antiseptic
• Good for Oily Skin and Acne

Suggestions for using Tangerine:

• Add 8-10 drops to 1 ounce aloe gel and use to soothe upset tummies.
• Add 5 drops to an essential oil diffuser and cheer up the home.
• Add 1 drop to a cotton ball and put in the air vent of your car.
• Put 2 drops on the inside of your toilet paper roll to freshen up the bathroom.

Safety Consideration….

Can be skin irritating. Do not use on skin undiluted.

Links to Learn More….
AromaWeb

Links to Buy….
Tangerine Essential Oil
Essential Oil Diffuser
What’s your favorite essential oil?  How would you use Tangerine oil?