Mandarin

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin essential oil

Cold-pressed Citrus reticulata peel oil is characterised by high limonene content (~70%), alongside gamma-terpinene and the characteristic fruity-floral ester methyl N-methylanthranilate. The oil exhibits significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus by disrupting membrane integrity and causing leakage of intracellular contents.[1] Network pharmacology and animal studies have also confirmed anxiolytic and antidepressant effects, consistent with traditional use as a calming oil.[2]

Also Known As
Mandarin Orange, Tangerine
Family
Citrus
Perfumery Note
Top
Intensity
Light
Extraction
Cold Pressed
Plant Parts
Fruit peel
Origins
Italy, Brazil, Spain
Effect
Uplifting & Energizing
Aroma
Citrus, Sweet, Delicate
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Skincare, Bath & Body, Culinary
Price
$$$$A specific harvest window between green and red; peel-pressed in large quantities
Blend

References

  1. [1]Antibacterial Effects and Mechanism of Mandarin (Citrus reticulata L.) Essential Oil against Staphylococcus aureus — Song X et al. Molecules, 2020
  2. [2]Antidepressant and anxiolytic potential of Citrus reticulata Blanco essential oil: a network pharmacology and animal model study — Nguyen NPK et al. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024