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Tangerine Essential Oil

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Tangerine essential oil is derived from the fruit of the tangerine tree, scientifically known as Citrus reticulata. This plant has a rich history and distinct characteristics.

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History

1. Origin: The tangerine tree is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, particularly in regions of China and Vietnam. It is a close relative of the mandarin orange and is sometimes referred to as the "mandarin tangerine."

2. Ancient Use: Tangerines have a long history of cultivation and consumption in China, dating back over 3,000 years. They were highly regarded for their sweet, juicy flavor and were often offered as gifts to symbolize good luck and prosperity.

3. Introduction to the West: Tangerines were introduced to the Western world by Portuguese explorers in the 19th century. They became popular in Europe and North America due to their appealing taste and easy-to-peel skin.

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Plant Description

1. Tree: The tangerine tree is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, reaching heights of up to 20 feet (6 meters). It is characterized by its dense canopy of glossy, dark green leaves.

2. Fruit: Tangerine fruits are generally small and spherical with a flattened top and bottom. They have a bright orange peel that is relatively easy to peel by hand, making them a popular choice for fresh consumption. The flesh is typically sweet, juicy, and divided into segments.

3. Leaves and Flowers: The leaves of the tangerine tree are elliptical, leathery, and emit a pleasant citrus fragrance when crushed. The tree produces small, white, fragrant flowers that give way to the fruit.

4. Growth Conditions: Tangerine trees thrive in subtropical and tropical climates. They require well-drained soil, plenty of sunlight, and moderate rainfall to grow and produce healthy fruit.

5. Varieties: There are numerous tangerine varieties, each with slight variations in flavor, peel texture, and seediness. Some well-known tangerine varieties include the Clementine, Dancy, and Satsuma.

6. Cultivation: Tangerines are commonly grown in orchards and home gardens. They are valued for their fresh consumption, juice production, and as a decorative fruit tree.

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In summary, tangerine essential oil is extracted from the fruit of the Citrus reticulata tree, which has a rich history of cultivation in Asia and later introduction to the Western world. The tangerine tree is known for its small, sweet, and easy-to-peel fruits, and it thrives in subtropical and tropical climates. It has played a significant role in both culinary and cultural traditions throughout history.

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Discover the uplifting and invigorating essence of doTERRA Tangerine essential oil. Our premium tangerine oil is pure, therapeutic-grade, and sourced from the finest tangerine orchards. Known for its bright, citrusy aroma, doTERRA Tangerine oil can elevate your mood, promote relaxation, and add a refreshing twist to your daily routine. Explore the myriad of uses for this versatile essential oil and experience the natural goodness it brings to your life. Elevate your well-being with doTERRA Tangerine.

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Aromatic Description

Tangy, sweet, fresh

 

Collection Method

Cold compression

 

Plant Part

Peel/Rind

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DIRECTION FOR USE

  1. Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.

  2. Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.

  3. Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

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Uses

  • Add 2–3 drops as a flavoring in cake and cookie recipes

  • Add 1–2 drops in water, smoothies, teas, or lemonade for flavoring

  • To energize and uplift mood, place 1–2 drops in the palm of your hand, rub together, and cup over the nose and mouth for 30 seconds or diffuse throughout the room

  • Apply to flex points or abdomen to promote feelings of happiness. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize sensitivity if needed

Benefits of Tangerine

  • Antioxidant Properties: Tangerine essential oil contains antioxidants like limonene, which may help combat free radicals in the body.

  • Healthy Inflammatory Response: may regulate many important pathways relevant to healthy inflammatory response.

  • Skin Care: Tangerine oil is often used in skincare products due to its astringent properties, which may help tighten and tone the skin.

  • Digestive Support: When diluted and applied topically, it may offer relief from digestive discomfort when massaged onto the abdomen.

  • Respiratory Health: Inhalation of tangerine oil vapor may help open airways and promote easier breathing.

  • Stress Reduction: Tangerine oil's pleasant aroma can be soothing and may help reduce stress and anxious feelings when diffused.

  • Tension Relief: Topical application of diluted tangerine oil may offer tension relief, particularly for head & muscle aches.

  • Mood Enhancement: The uplifting scent of tangerine oil may boost mood and promote feelings of positivity when diffused.

  • Immune Support: Tangerine oil, like other citrus oils, may have immune-boosting properties.

  • Circulation: When diluted and used in massage, tangerine oil may help improve circulation, potentially benefiting overall vascular health.

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CAUTIONS

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight and UV rays for at least 12 hours after applying product.

10 ways to use tangerine oil

  1. Aromatherapy: Diffuse tangerine oil in an essential oil diffuser to create a bright and uplifting atmosphere. Its pleasant aroma can help improve mood and reduce stress.

  2. Natural Air Freshener: Mix a few drops of tangerine oil with water in a spray bottle and use it as a natural air freshener to eliminate odors in your home.

  3. Topical Application: Dilute tangerine oil with a carrier oil like jojoba or coconut oil and apply it to your skin for a refreshing massage or to promote healthy-looking skin.

  4. Bath Enhancer: Add a few drops of tangerine oil to your bathwater for a rejuvenating and aromatic bathing experience.

  5. Homemade Cleaners: Combine tangerine oil with white vinegar and water to create a natural, citrus-scented cleaner for countertops and surfaces.

  6. Aromatherapy Jewelry: Apply a drop of tangerine oil to aromatherapy jewelry like diffuser necklaces or bracelets to carry the uplifting scent with you throughout the day.

  7. Stress Relief: Inhale tangerine oil directly from the bottle or add a drop to a tissue to help reduce stress and anxious feelings during tense moments.

  8. Flavor Enhancer: Use a drop of tangerine oil in culinary recipes that call for citrus flavor, such as salad dressings, marinades, or desserts.

  9. Hair Care: Mix a few drops of tangerine oil with your shampoo or conditioner to promote healthy-looking hair and add a refreshing scent to your routine.

  10. Homemade Potpourri: Add tangerine oil to homemade potpourri blends to create a pleasant and natural room fragrance.

diy recipes with tangerine oil

1. Energizing Room Spray

Ingredients:

  • 10 drops Tangerine essential oil

  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil

  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil

  • 1/2 cup distilled water

  • 1/2 teaspoon witch hazel or vodka (as an emulsifier)

  • 4 oz spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. Combine the essential oils, witch hazel (or vodka), and distilled water in a spray bottle.

  2. Shake well before each use.

  3. Spray in your living spaces for an energizing and invigorating aroma.

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2. Relaxing Bath Salt Blend

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Epsom salt

  • 10 drops Tangerine essential oil

  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil

  • 5 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix the Epsom salt and essential oils together in a bowl.

  2. Add the blend to your warm bathwater and soak to unwind and relax.

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3. Citrusy Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or another carrier oil of your choice)

  • 10 drops Tangerine essential oil

  • 5 drops Grapefruit essential oil

  • 5 drops Orange essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar and carrier oil in a bowl and mix well.

  2. Add the essential oils and stir until well combined.

  3. Use the sugar scrub to exfoliate and refresh your skin in the shower.

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4. Focus and Concentration Diffuser Blend

Ingredients:

  • 6 drops Tangerine essential oil

  • 4 drops Rosemary essential oil

  • 3 drops Peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Add the essential oils to your diffuser.

  2. Diffuse the blend in your workspace to help enhance focus and concentration.

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5. Relaxing Massage Oil

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons carrier oil (such as sweet almond or jojoba oil)

  • 5 drops Tangerine essential oil

  • 3 drops Lavender essential oil

  • 2 drops Ylang-Ylang essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix the carrier oil and essential oils in a small bottle.

  2. Warm the oil slightly by rubbing it between your palms.

  3. Use this relaxing massage oil for a calming and soothing massage.

Create a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere with our DIY Energizing Room Spray recipe. Featuring doTERRA Tangerine essential oil, this invigorating blend of citrusy goodness will boost your mood and reduce stress. Discover how to make your own natural air freshener and elevate your living spaces.
Indulge in a soothing bath experience with our Relaxing Bath Salt Blend infused with doTERRA Tangerine essential oil. Unwind and relax as the calming aroma envelops you, while the Epsom salt rejuvenates your body. Learn how to make this DIY blend for ultimate relaxation
Revitalize your skin with our DIY Citrusy Sugar Scrub, featuring the refreshing scent of doTERRA Tangerine essential oil. This homemade scrub exfoliates and refreshes, leaving your skin glowing. Explore our recipe and transform your skincare routine
Boost your productivity and enhance mental clarity with our Focus and Concentration Diffuser Blend. Featuring doTERRA Tangerine, Rosemary, and Peppermint essential oils, this blend creates an ideal workspace environment. Discover how to diffuse these oils for improved focus.
Experience deep relaxation and unwind with our Relaxing Massage Oil recipe. Enriched with doTERRA Tangerine, Lavender, and Ylang-Ylang essential oils, this blend soothes both body and mind. Learn how to make this DIY massage oil for a calming and luxurious experience
essential emotions & spirituality
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Spiritual Benefits

  1. Uplifting Energy: Tangerine oil's bright and cheerful aroma is often used in spiritual practices to enhance one's mood and promote positive energy, making it conducive to meditation and mindfulness.

  2. Clarity and Focus: Some individuals believe that tangerine oil can help clear mental fog and enhance mental clarity, which can be beneficial for meditation and spiritual reflection.

  3. Creativity: Tangerine oil's vibrant scent is thought by some to stimulate creativity and inspire fresh ideas during creative and spiritual endeavors.

  4. Purification: In certain spiritual traditions, citrus oils like tangerine are used for their purifying qualities, believed to help cleanse the energy in a space or on a personal level.

  5. Connection to Joy: Tangerine oil is associated with feelings of joy and happiness, making it a popular choice for spiritual practices that focus on cultivating joy and gratitude.

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Emotional Benefits

  1. Stress Reduction: Tangerine oil's citrusy aroma is known to have a calming effect on the nervous system, helping to reduce stress and anxious feelings.

  2. Mood Elevation: The uplifting scent of tangerine oil can elevate mood and promote feelings of positivity and happiness, making it a valuable tool for emotional well-being.

  3. Relaxation: Tangerine oil is often used in aromatherapy to induce relaxation and help ease tension, both physically and emotionally.

  4. Self-Esteem and Confidence: Some people find that tangerine oil's aroma boosts self-esteem and confidence, helping them feel more self-assured and capable.

  5. Emotional Balance: Tangerine oil may be used to restore emotional balance, particularly during times of emotional turmoil or upheaval.

 

Negative Emotions: Overburdened by responsibilities, dutifulness which stifles creativity, downtrodden, heavy heart, lack of fun or joy in life

 

Positive Emotions: Cheerful, fun, abundantly creative, spontaneous, enjoying life, lighthearted, joyful, optimistic

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Don't have this oil?

substitutes may include:

Grapefruit, Lime, Wild Orange, Ylang Ylang, Citrus Bloom

Tangerine - The Oil of Cheer and Creativity

tangerine oil affirmations

Affirmations are positive statements or phrases that individuals use to challenge and reframe negative thoughts, beliefs, or self-perceptions. They are typically repeated regularly as a way to instill a more positive mindset and improve one's self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being. Affirmations can focus on various aspects of life, such as health, success, relationships, and personal growth.

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The effectiveness of affirmations is rooted in the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy and self-affirmation theory. Here's why they work well:

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  1. Reprogramming Negative Thought Patterns: Affirmations help counteract negative thought patterns by replacing them with positive, empowering statements. This process can gradually shift your mindset towards a more positive and optimistic outlook.

  2. Increased Self-Awareness: Repeating affirmations encourages self-reflection and self-awareness, helping individuals identify and address self-limiting beliefs and negative self-talk.

  3. Positive Self-Reinforcement: Regularly reciting affirmations reinforces positive self-perceptions and builds self-confidence, which can lead to improved mental and emotional well-being.

  4. Stress Reduction: Affirmations can help reduce stress and anxiety by redirecting thoughts away from worry and fear and toward positive possibilities and solutions.

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When paired with essential oils, affirmations can become even more effective for several reasons:

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  1. Aromatherapy Benefits: Essential oils have been used in aromatherapy for their ability to influence mood and emotions. The pleasant and uplifting scents of certain essential oils, like tangerine oil, can create a positive and calming atmosphere, making it easier to focus on and internalize affirmations.

  2. Enhanced Mind-Body Connection: The sensory experience of inhaling a pleasing essential oil while reciting affirmations can deepen the mind-body connection, helping you feel more in tune with the positive statements you are making.

  3. Associative Learning: Over time, your brain can begin to associate the scent of a particular essential oil with the positive affirmations you recite. This creates a conditioned response, where the aroma of the oil can trigger a more positive and relaxed state of mind.

  4. Ritual and Consistency: Incorporating essential oils into your affirmation practice can turn it into a soothing and consistent ritual. This ritualistic aspect can reinforce the habit of practicing affirmations regularly.

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In summary, affirmations are powerful tools for promoting positive thinking and self-improvement by challenging negative thought patterns. When used in conjunction with essential oils, the sensory experience and mood-enhancing properties of the oils can enhance the effectiveness of affirmations, making them a valuable component of self-care and personal growth routines.

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  1. "I radiate joy and positivity like the bright and sunny tangerine."

    • Use this affirmation to boost your mood and outlook on life, especially when you're feeling down or stressed.

  2. "My creativity flows freely, like the fresh scent of tangerine."

    • Pair this affirmation with tangerine oil to help stimulate your creativity and inspire new ideas.

  3. "I release negativity and embrace the zest for life, just like the tangerine's vibrant peel."

    • Use this affirmation to let go of negative thoughts or emotions and focus on the positive aspects of life.

  4. "I am filled with energy and enthusiasm, mirroring the zestful essence of tangerine."

    • This affirmation can help you feel more energized and enthusiastic about your daily activities.

  5. "I am a beacon of light and happiness, illuminating the world like a ripe tangerine."

    • Use this affirmation to remind yourself of your ability to spread happiness and positivity to those around you.

 

Combine these affirmations with the aroma of tangerine essential oil through diffusing, inhalation, or incorporating it into your daily routine to enhance their impact and create a more positive and uplifting atmosphere.

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