Tangerine has a long history of use in Chinese culture and herbal health practices. The essential oil provides important antioxidants, including the powerful antioxidant limonene. Tangerine has a sweet, tangy aroma, similar to other citrus oils, that is uplifting. Tangerine is known for its cleansing properties, and for supporting a healthy immune and respiratory system. Tangerine essential oil can be used to help soothe anxious feelings and manage stress. A popular and flavourful addition to desserts and drinks—from water to fruit smoothies—Tangerine can be used in any recipe calling for citrus fruits.

Tangerine Oil Uses and Benefits

1. The sweet flavor of Tangerine oil comes in handy when you want to add a tangy kick to baked goods. Consider adding two to three drops of the oil to your favourite cake, cookie, or scone recipes, and enjoy the sweet, exhilarating flavour that Tangerine oil can bring to your most beloved sweet treat. For a delicious recipe that uses Tangerine essential oil, check out these Tangerine Granola Bars.
    
2. To utilise the cleansing and purifying properties of Tangerine oil, consider using it in homemade cleaning agents. Adding a few drops of Tangerine to your homemade all-purpose spray will leave countertops and surfaces in the home fresh and clean. Not only will a DIY essential oil cleaning spray help you remove any grime from the surfaces around your home, it will also leave behind a lovely smell—especially if you use Tangerine oil. Use the refreshing scent of Tangerine and Spearmint oil to help freshen the sink with these DIY Tangerine and Spearmint Garbage Disposal Refreshers. You can easily make them at home and they will leave the kitchen smelling lovely!
    
3. Like other citrus essential oils, Tangerine oil can help support a healthy immune system when taken internally. Because it contains powerful antioxidants, this oil can be useful when you want a little extra support for your immune system. To utilise the immune-supporting benefits of Tangerine oil, consider adding one or two drops to your water to take internally.
   
4. Tangerine oil can also be used topically to help promote feelings of happiness. When you need some extra sunshine in your life, apply Tangerine oil topically to flex points or your abdomen. If you are concerned about skin sensitivity, be sure to dilute the oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil before applying to reduce the risk of skin sensitivity or irritation.
    
5. While the flavor of Tangerine oil can be helpful for adding variety to desserts and baked goods, it is also useful when added to your favorite beverages. You can always add a few drops of Tangerine essential oil to your water, morning smoothies, summer lemonade, or tea when you need some extra flavor. Remember—you don’t need many drops of an essential oil to add a lot of flavour to your drink, so start small. You can always add more drops if you feel like you need more flavor. Need a delicious, refreshing punch recipe? Try this Tangerine Paradise Punch for a flavourful drink that looks as good as it tastes. 
    
6. Citrus essential oils like Lemon, Lime, and Wild Orange are commonly known for their stimulating, energising effects when used aromatically. Like its citrus oil friends, Tangerine essential oil also holds uplifting properties during aromatic use. When you want to uplift or energise your mood, put one to two drops of Tangerine oil on your palm, rub your hands together, and place your hands over your nose for 30 seconds. If you prefer to enjoy the uplifting scent of Tangerine oil for a longer period of time, consider adding a few drops to your favourite essential oil diffuser and experience the refreshing aroma as it fills the room.

Plant Description

Tangerine fruit grows on the Citrus reticulata tree, an evergreen that bears bright orange, sweet citrus fruit and white flowers. Because of the sweet scent and taste of the tangerine fruit, it is commonly used for desserts, beverages, and spreads. The tangerine fruit is also frequently eaten plain, because it is easy to peel and considered a juicy, delicious snack. Tangerine essential oil is taken from the peel or rind of the tangerine fruit through the process of cold expression. While the process of steam distillation uses heat to extract essential oils from plants, the process of cold pressing extracts the oil from the rind of the fruit.

Tangerine Essential Oil Facts

Chemistry of Tangerine Oil

Main Chemical Components: Limonene

Essential oils like Tangerine that have high levels of the monoterpene limonene are often known for their ability to have stimulating and enhancing effects on mood. The stimulating and mood-enhancing effects of tangerine can be experienced by using the oil aromatically—diffusing or inhaling the essential oil. When found in essential oils, limonene is also known for its cleansing and purifying properties, which makes it helpful for cleansing surfaces around the home.

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