Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Country of Origin: Italy
Plant Part: Peel
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Color: Light Green to Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium

Bergamot is a small evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family, which can grow up to 15 feet high and produces white and strongly perfumed blossoms. The name "Bergamot" is also applied to a variety of plants with bergamot-like fragrance, such as Orange Bergamot (Mentha citrata) and Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), both of which belong to the Lamiaceae family and are unrelated perennial plants to the Bergamot (Citrus bergamia). The fruit of Bergamot is medium size and pear in shape at full maturity. Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the yellowish green peel and used commercially to flavor Earl Grey tea and as a component in perfumes.

Common Uses: Bergamot essential oil can minimize the discomfort and hasten the healing of cold sores and other herpes infections, as well as mouth ulcers. It alleviates the pain of shingles and chickenpox, which are also caused by a herpes virus, varicella zoster. As a digestive aid, Bergamot essential oil calms stomach cramps and regulates the appetite, either stimulating or suppressing it as needed. It can heal dry, chapped and irritated skin, making it an excellent choice for relieving symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.

Bergamot essential oil is also useful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome. When used as an inhalant or to create an atmosphere, Bergamot oil can minimize the effect of nicotine and help reduce tobacco smoking. Bergamot essential oil fights fatigue from stress, helps restore physical and emotional strength, and is useful for restoring immunity in a person convalescing from a long illness.

Blends Well: with Angelica, Basil, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavandin, Lemon, Neroli, Oakmoss, Rose, Sandalwood, and Vetiver

Cautions: Bergamot oil can cause severe burns when used on sensitive skin that has been exposed to sunlight, due to the high bergaptene content. However, this Bergamot oil is free of bergaptene.

Disclaimer: Personnel at Body Ecology Online© makes no claims to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat nor prescribe any medical treatment or advice. Always discuss treatment of medical conditions with your medical practitioner before using any alternative therapies, natural supplements, or vitamins. Our safety precautions are listed as guidelines only. Always consult an experienced Aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician to what essential oils you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and/or medications.

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Nt. Wt. 0.14 oz.

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