English name: Mandarin
Latin name: Citrus reticulata
Plant family: Citrus in the family Rubiaceae
Extraction site: peel
Extraction method: pressing method
Excellent origin: Italy
Main Benefits: Regulates the digestive system, helps eliminate stretch marks and scar tissue, and soothes children's anxiety.
Keywords: sunshine, warmth, happy
When it comes to citrus, it should not be just a type of fruit, but also a beautiful feeling about happiness.
The daily routine of life is orderly, or when the heart is depressed, I don't want to make a sound, but just sullenly bow my head and peel a few oranges.
Then, a sweet and rich aroma spreads, rising lightly around you, some gluey substance on the fingers, and suddenly the emotion opens, no matter what, at this moment it is soothed and unraveled.
When the healing of the plant occurs, we do not know it. It tells us to go soft first and then talk.
The story of the red orange
Originally native to China, red oranges were cultivated in Europe in the 19th century, and their English names are very interesting.
European envoys visited the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China, and the Emperor sent officials to send Chinese red oranges to the Embassy Inn, and when the envoys returned home, the king of his country asked the name of the fruit.
Because it was a gift from the Qing Dynasty, the envoys said that this fruit was called "Mandarin", which is the English name of today's red orange "Mandarin".
Aroma of red orange
The aroma is sweeter than sweet oranges, the warm and sweet smell of safety and comfort of peeling oranges and eating oranges in the New Year.
It is this warm and sweet scent that gives us a sense of safety and comfort, allowing us to experience love like a babbling stream in a relaxed state of mind and body.
The energy of red oranges
The aroma of red orange should not be rejected, with the taste of sunshine, the taste of red orange is easily reminiscent of childhood.
We often say that we should drink more juice rich in vitamin C to supplement vitamin C, because vitamin C cannot be stored by the human body and needs to be replenished daily, which is an essential nutrient for the body to maintain metabolism, maintain vitality, and the sun.
We need similar nutrients to maintain a youthful physical, mental and skin condition, and children can see that they are always energetic, metabolic and transparent.
The essential oils of citrus bring sunshine and childlike energy.
The efficacy of red oranges
Physically
01. Improve flatulence and indigestion
Red citrus essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, can reduce gastrointestinal inflammation, relieve gastrointestinal spasms, and deal with various gastrointestinal problems such as flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, etc.
02, reduce pain, anxiety and nausea
Kumquat essential oils are a molecular source that may produce new analgesics and provide benefits in fighting or reducing pain, and since they may play a role in the central nervous system, they have distinct characteristics such as pungent action and tingling sensation.
Kumquat essential oil may be one of the best essential oils to relieve anxiety and nausea, and a study published in Complementary Medicine found the use and effectiveness of essential oil interventions in pain, nausea and anxiety.
Psychological level
01. Soothe the mood
Red orange essential oil smells sweet, and has a soothing effect on the nervous system, can calm and help sleep, relieve stress and tension, and help sleep.
02. Invigorate the mood and replenish the vitality
Often used in the nervous system, kumquat essential oil is particularly effective for people who work overtime, can also help soothe depression and anxiety, and is sometimes called the Heart of the Sun, which brings a feeling of clarity and uplift, as well as calming people.
Skin level
Kumquat essential oil has strong in vitro free radical scavenging/antioxidant activity, which can protect the skin from damage caused by photoaging, as well as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can promote the recovery of skin inflammation and improve the condition of the skin.
However, red orange has photosensitivity, the use of red orange essential oil skin care, can not be used during the day or directly to the sun, otherwise the skin is easy to tan.