Mandarin, botanically known as Citrus reticulata, is normally found in orange color. Mandarin essential oil is extracted from the fresh fruit peel by cold expression, its consistency is thin and it is on the top of the perfumery note. Mandarin essential oil aromatically described as an intense, sweet, fresh scent characteristic of citrus fruit. Mandarin essential oil is a natural anti-depressant and very helpful for anxiety, it is very good for nervous insomnia and it's a natural air purifier. There is some evidence about Mandarin essential oil of being photo-toxic. Direct sunlight should be avoided after using the mandarin essential oil. The Constituents of mandarin essential oil are Limonene, methyl anthranilate, geraniol, citral and citronellal.

Mandarin essential oil is often used as a digestive aid, for use against indigestion, hiccups, anxiety, and to assist the liver functions of the elderly people. Mandarin essential oil is generally used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and men's fragrances. It also has many applications in the flavoring industry. Mandarin Oil is part of the suite of essential oils used in body toning lotions and creams to firm, cleanse and refine sluggish and dull skin and for fluid retention . It is beneficial to use in a cream, lotion or oil base, created from Mandarin from the fourth month of pregnancy onwards to prevent stretch marks and to tone the skin.

Mandarin essential oil is very gentle and is safe to use in pregnancy. It is probably the gentlest of all oils, it is a gentle restorative, sedative and tonic and has been used traditionally to relieve tummy upset, colic, poor appetite and pre-menstrual syndrome. Mandarin essential Oil is highly recommended for use in massage and bath Oil blends because of its relaxing and gently calming effects. It is very good for children's to massage with it. It is a favorite oil of most of the children, as it calms excitations, muscle spasms and cramps.