Mandarin
| Botanical Name | Citrus reticulata |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Other Names | C.deliciosa, C. madurensis, C. nobilis, C. unshin, European mandarin, satsuma, true mandarin, tangerine |
| Description | Small evergreen tree up to 6m/20ft, glossy leaves, orange fruit |
| Aroma | Sweet, light, tangy |
| Native to | China, Far East |
| Actions | Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, laxative, sedative, stimulant, tonic |
| Extraction | Cold expression from outer peel |
| Constituents | Limonene, methyl methylanthranilate, geraniol, citral, citronellal |
| Combines with | Bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, neroli, ylang ylang |
| Note | Top |
| Skin | Acne, oily skin, scars, stretch marks |
| Circulatory, muscle joint | Obesity |
| Digestive | Dyspepsia |
| Nervous system | Insomnia, nervous tension |
| Other Uses | Soaps. Perfumes, flavouring |
| Other Notes |
The name comes from the fact that the fruit was a traditional gift to the Mandarins of China The mandarin arrived in Europe in 1805 and in America in 1845. The Americans named it tangerine as it was imported from Tangier in Morocco |
| Caution | Possible phototoxic |