Ingredient:
Mandarin
Botanical name:
Citrus reticulata
Aroma:
Delicate, sweet and citrusy
Evidence-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Antioxidant (protects cells)
• Antimicrobial (fights microbes)
Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Antiseptic (cleanses skin)
• Antispasmodic (calms cramps and tension)
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Fun Facts:
Fun Fact 1
The mandarin orange has been cultivated for thousands of years, originating in China and southeast Asia. They were introduced to Europe in 1805, eventually spreading throughout the Mediterranean region, with southern Italy emerging as a key area of cultivation.
Fun Fact 2
The name mandarin, meaning 'minister', was first used by European traders in the 16th century to describe China's high-ranking officials that governed ports and trading enclaves.
Fun Fact 3
Mandarin is thought to be strengthening due to its overall uplifting, cheering, and soothing aromatherapeutic properties.
