10 Health Benefits of Mandarin Essential Oil

10 Health Benefits of Mandarin Essential Oil



Mandarins are small citrus fruits like tangerine but with few differences. Their botanical name is also same. But if you look closely you will find mandarins are more yellow while tangerines are more orange. However, tangerine essential oil is also called mandarin essential oil. As the name itself suggests, it is native to China and from there it travelled to Europe and rest of the world. It is loaded with medicinal properties and here we will discuss top 10 known health benefits of mandarin essential oil. 

1. Prevents Infection
Mandarins have antiseptic properties among others. It protects the wounds from further bacterial, fungal or viral infections. It crowds platelet and leukocytes around the wound to make protective layer which blocks the intrusion of pathogens. 

2. Protects Liver
Mandarin essential oil has hepatic properties. That means it protects liver from outside threats and ensures its proper functioning. It also regulates bile discharge. 

3. Blood Purification
The chemical processes that take place in our body leave toxins as their by products which accumulate in blood stream. Antioxidants cleanse the blood of these impurities and immunity level is improved as well. Mandarin essential oil is extracted from the fresh peel and this peel has active compounds like alpha-thujone, beta-pinene, limonene, camphene etc which remove toxins with sweat, urine, and fecal matter. 

4. Aids in Digestion
Mandarin essential oil can cure indigestion and other digestion related problems naturally. A few drop of this oil after a hearty meal discharges enzymes and bile which facilitates digestion smoothly. It also improves the appetite and helps in better absorption of nutrition from the food taken.

5. Nerve Relaxants
Aromatherapy with mandarin essential oil has always brought effective results for people suffering from stress, anxiety and nervous afflictions. It has a calming effect on epilepsy, convulsions and hysteria.

6. Sedative Properties
Insomnia and lack of sleep is next to epidemic in present day. Mandarin essential oil relaxes the tensed nerves, improves the blood circulation and eases the muscles of our body which makes the head light and induces a good night sleep. 

7. Stomach Disorders
Most of the stomach problems occur due to the lack of balance between acid and base in stomach. Few drops of mandarin essential oil maintain this balance and protect the tract from ulcers and infections. 

8. Skin Care
Mandarin essential oil promotes circulation of blood. It is rich in Vitamin C and has loads of antioxidants. This is the perfect combination to have healthy and glowing skin. Topical application of this oil erases blemishes and acts as astringent for oily skin. 

9. Rejuvenation of Cells
The antioxidants present in mandarin essential oil promotes growth of healthy cells. This helps in quick healing of wounds. Massage of this oil on babies help in proper growth. Fussy children can be put to sleep easily by applying this oil. 

10. Antispasmodic Properties
Spasms, be it in muscles, respiratory tract or digestive system, is very painful. Sometimes it becomes such serious issue that person concerned has to be taken to the hospital. Mandarin essential oil can prove to be useful in such circumstances. Applying few drops of it in the affected place can bring relief in few minutes. 

10 Health Benefits of Mandarin Essential Oil 10 Health Benefits of Mandarin Essential Oil Reviewed by Unknown on February 26, 2019 Rating: 5
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