Tangerine - Tangerine
botanical name:
Citrus reticulata
Family:
Rutaceae (Psoriasis)
Essential Oil Main Components:
Limonene, y-terpinene, cymene, a-pinene, b-pinene, a-terpinolene
Supported Functions:
antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasm, antifungal *
Compatible Essential Oils:
Lavender, Geranium, Orange, Frankincense, Eucalyptus
Warnings:
Consume quickly as it is prone to oxidation, store away from sunlight and in a cool place.
Distilled citrus bark essential oils are non-phototoxic.
* References
NS. Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential oil safety: A guide for health care professionals.
ii. Mete, Oktay (2009). Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants.
iii. M. Viuda-Martos, Y. Ruiz-Navajas, et.al. (2008). Antifungal activity of lemon (Citrus lemon L.), mandarin (Citrus reticulata L.), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi L.) and orange (Citrus sinensis L.) essential oils, Food Control, Volume 19, Issue 12. 1130-1138.