Mandarin Oil

Mandarin oil’s botanical name is “Citrus reticulate”. It is related to ‘Rutaceae’ plant family. It is extracted from peel by steam distillation. Mandarin oil is indigenous to China. Mandarin oil is also known as Tangerine. It is used peel as a plant part. It has a sweet and tangy in smells and yellow orange in color. Mandarin oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic, sedative, stomachic and tonic. It is used to help prevent stretch marks when pregnant, while increasing circulation and reducing fluid retention. Tangerine oil can assist the nervous system, reduce flatulence, diarrhea, constipation and other digestive complaint.
Basic Information
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Country of Origin: China
Obtained from: Fresh Peel
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Yellowish color
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.475 to 1.478
Optical Rotation +65° to +75°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.854 to 0.859