When spring and summer come around the corner, reach for Kumquat Essential Oil and take in its fruity aroma that boasts a big personality. More than just its refreshingly sweet scent, this essential oil holds an array of benefits. Follow along as we dive into the history of this little fruit and see why this underrated essential oil is one of our most beloved.
Background of the Kumquat
As one of the five original ancestral citruses, Kumquats [1] descend from an ancient history appearing as early as the 12th century in Chinese literature [2]. This bright fruit has been revered in traditional Chinese medicine for its therapeutic benefits.
Native to Southeast Asia, it is the size of an olive and grows on a small, compact evergreen tree. Kumquat translates to “golden orange” for its color [3]. Because its rind is so refreshingly sweet, the small fresh fruit is often eaten whole, or enjoyed preserved in sugar syrup or as a jelly [4]. Furthermore, this essential oil is cold pressed from its delicious fruit peel.
Benefits
While it offers some similar therapeutic benefits to other orange fruits, this is not your everyday citrus essential oil. Kumquat is especially high in Limonene, giving it a bright, beautiful aroma and a bounty of benefits. Kumquat Essential Oil is very uplifting to the senses and energizing to the mind. If you need a morning boost to get out of bed, or an afternoon pick-me-up, Kumquat can help get you going, while doing double duty to lift your mood. In addition to this, it can also help support a healthy immune system. Add a few drops to your diffuser to take in its refreshing benefits.
It’s a no-brainer that it can be a great enhancement to your household cleaners. The rich scent adds a remarkable freshness to clear a stale room while creating a positive environment. Bringing a burst of joyful sunshine, Kumquat would be especially perfect to help clear out winter depression, while putting a pep in your step when completing spring cleaning.
To experience all that this essential oil has to offer, you can either enjoy it by adding a few drops to your diffuser to take in its refreshing benefits or dilute to 2-3% in a carrier oil of your choice. For different ways to blend Kumquat Essential Oil, check out our post for a variety of diffuser blends. There’s a blend for just about anything you’re looking for!
Sources:
[1] Stone, Daniel. “For Citrus, It’s All Relative.” National Geographic, Feb. 2017, p. 24.
[2] “Kumquat.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumquat.
[3] “Kumquat.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumquat.
[4] Lim, T. K. Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants: Volume 4, Fruits. Springer Netherlands, 2012.
Thanks for all the great ideas! I will add Kumquat to my wishlist now.
So glad I got kumquat when it was the oil of the week! So refreshing. Also have been rotating this with different immunity blends with my son who has the stomach bug. Thanks pt!
I really like the citrus oils. It’s nice to have multiple options. I look forward to adding Kumquat to my oil repertoire.
Is this a citrusy scent? I have never eaten the fruit either so I am unsure. If it is, I think I need this in my life!
It is a citrusy scent! It’s similar to Orange but richer.
Just received my kumquat! It smells delicious!! I m in a good mood now =)
I have Kumquat and dont use it enough. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Kumquat is a delicioussss smelling citrus. I really need to add this one to my collection! Now I can’t decide between this or Tangerine! Guess I should just get both. XD
This was the first OOTM I received when I signed up, I added it to everything for months! So glad it’s a permanent oil now
I just got it in the mail yesterday! I’ve never smelled a kumquat before, It’s quite nice. I am looking forward to using this oil in the diffuser!
Just got this a few days ago and really like it. I have a lot of citrus oils and many are too strong for my taste. This one is a really nice balance.
I didnt know it was good for immune support. Thats so interesting!
I can’t wait to try this oil!!
I used this in a foaming hand soap mixed with lime and pink grapefruit and it’s a great way to start the day! It’s so refreshing that I just keep sniffing my hands! lol 🙂
One of my favourite oils, makes me happy, feel fresh and ready to go!
Kumquat has a citrusy scent which is more refreshing than the others, thanks for offering this oil!
I am always looking for oils that support the immune system. Adding this to my wish list and ordering soon!
I cannot seem to find the shelf life of this oil both in the product sheet info or the shelf life chart info.
The shelf life for Kumquat will be the same as most of our other citrus oils, which is 1-2 years.
Kumquat is just one of those Happy oils. It lends it’s beauty to help me make it through the day, it is what I imagine sunshine in a bottle would smell like.
This definitely sounds like an oil I need to add to my line up!
I cannot wait to get this one! We love kumquats, and I especially love citrus oils. So excited!
It’s really good. I’m a citrus buff and this one sparkles. You guys’ll love it.
I love the smell of this oil. It is the first oil i diffuse if I’m having a hard time waking up.
This EO sounds like a must have in anyone’s arensal of oils. Kidsafe is one of my biggest concerns having a little in the house. This being kidsafe and immune boosting I’m pretty sure it’ll go in my next order.
I’ve never tried Kumquat, but I’m going to have to try it after reading this! This sounds like a great addition to my oils!
You will love this oil. It is so clean and you just feel better having taken a sniff! I love it and add it to my car diffuser. It brightens up any drive.
Woohoo! I just can’t get enough citrus!
Well okay, since I love citrus scents…..Purchased! I love that it’s offered in a 5 ml too so it doesn’t go to waste!
I ordered this right away, I have been looking for an excuse to get this oil. 15% off is a great motivation. I can’t wait to try it!
Kumquat sounds amazing! Another added benefit..I can’t really help but smile when I say “kumquat!”
I love this oil! I bought it about a month ago and now it’s 15% off. I guess this means I have to buy another!
I am in love with any citrus oil. I might just have to pick this one up. Thanks Plant Therapy.
I am really excited to try this after the rave reviews!
I have kumquat and not used it yet. Will buy some glass bottles to make some room sprays to take to the lake with me. Will use it for the morning pick me up.
SO pumped for this spotlight!! Perfect for summer days!
Perhaps a good scent to diffuse when traveling this summer as it’s an immune booster. Will definitely put this on my list.
Sounds absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to try it in the diffuser!
I was thrilled when Kumquat was the oil of the month, and this is a great way to get it on sale! (Fresh kumquats are my FAVORITE citrus fruit too!)
Can’t wait to try this one!
So happy that Kumquat is the oil of the week. I’ve been wanting to try for some time.
Kumquat is so good! It is my favorite citrus as well as favorite OOTM!
Love citrus! I need to change up my energizing blend and may need to try this in it!
Does it smell citrusy?
It does smell citrusy!
Sounds awesome! Going to order for my son to use in his barracks!
I am soooo excited about this oil of the week! It has been on my wish list for months!! Can’t wait to get it!!!!
This sounds like a wonderful oil. I can’t wait to try it!