TANGERINE TANGERINE – THE PLANT Scientific name: Citrus Nobilis. Description: Evergreen tree 3 – 7.5 m tall, of the Rutaceae family. Origin: Asia. History: Symbol of abundance and good fortune in China, with widespread use as a gift at New Year. MANDARIN – THE “BIOLOGICAL” ESSENTIAL OIL Technique: It is extracted from the skin of the fruit of the tree, by cold pressing. Composition: Contains limonene, γ-terpinene, α/β pinene, β-myrcene, components that give the oil beneficial properties. Smell: Cool, intense, reminiscent of citrus fruits and yellow orange in color. Country of origin: Greece COMBINATIONS With essential oils of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Nutmeg. More about safety in the use of essential oils here