Mandarin, Red

Pure, Therapeutic Red Mandarin essential oil Product Details Botanical name Citrus reticulata var. mandarin Extraction method / Source Cold pressed / rind of the fruit. Cold pressing preserves the aromatic and therapeutic properties of the oil Aroma Intensely sweet, citrusy Note classification Top Odor Intensity 1 Key constituents Limonene, gamma-terpinene, alpha-pinene, beta -pinene, myrcene Plant description Botanical family: Rutaceaea (citrus) Mandarin is an evergreen tree native to Asia, which is now cultivated in temperate areas around the globe. The Mandarin tree has dark green leaves, grows to a height of 15 - 25 feet and produces fragrant white flowers which develop into bright orange edible fruits. Regions of Production Italy / Madagascar Growing Practices Cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. No trees were harvested to produce this essential oil. History / Fun Facts Mandarin is high in the substance limonene, which has been widely researched for it