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Botanical name: Citrus reticulata

Color: Green-orange

Consistency: Thin liquid

Perfumery note: Top

Related Planets/Deities: Sun

Aroma: Citrusy, fruity, sweet

Energetic Properties: Joyful, happy, childlike, brightening

Aromatherapy Properties: A yellowy-orange mobile liquid with a blue-violet hint, having an intensely sweet, almost floral citrus scent. It blends well with other citrus oils, especially neroli, and with spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove.

Spiritual Uses: Mandarin oil is wonderful for getting in touch with your inner child. It releases negative emotions and unlocks pent up creativity, allowing those who are too serious to relax and enjoy life. Mandarin oil is perfect for use during the New Moon and when initiating new projects. Mandarin oil is particularly lovely for childbirth and child naming ceremonies.

Blends well with: Blends well with gentle, warm oils, such as Bergamot, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, amyris, and Anise.

History: Mandarin trees originated in China, where they were cultivated for several thousands of years. The fruits were once considered so valuable that they were reserved only for the emperor. Later, they became popular gifts in high society. For the Chinese, mandarins are symbols of good fortune and prosperity, and the fruits are eaten on Chinese new Year to bring good fortune in the coming year. Today, mandarins are one of the most popular citrus fruits and are cultivated all over the world.