CITRUS RETICULATA
Mandarin Orange
Digestive Support
Immune Support
Stress Support
WHAT IS IT?
Oranges have historically been considered a cooling food in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the dried peel was used to balance qi. In Ayurveda they are said to
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Mandarin oranges are sweeter and lower in acids than many other varieties. The fruit is high in vitamin C, with some calcium and potassium. Its oil has
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Active Consituents
Limonene (74.7 %) and λ-terpinene (15.7 %); lemon: limonene (69.9 %) and β-pinene (11.2 %); orange: limonene (94.9 %) and β-myrcene (1.16 %); grapefruit: limonene (96.2 %) and myrcene (1.4 %)
Parts Used
Essential oil
Additional Resources
1.) Manuel Viuda-Martos , Yolanda Ruiz-Navajas , Juana Fernández-López & José Angel Pérez-Álvarez. Chemical Composition of Mandarin (C. reticulata L.), Grapefruit (C. paradisi L.), Lemon (C. limon L.) and Orange (C. sinensis L.) Essential Oils. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants. Volume 12, 2009 - Issue 2
Important Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.
Disclaimer
This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.
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