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Bergamot Essential Oil
Citrus Bergamia
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Bergamot Essential Essential Oil Profile Information
| Common Name |
- Bergamot Essential Oil |
| Botanical Name |
- Citrus Bergamia |
| Country of Origin |
- Italy |
| Parts Used |
- Fruit peel |
| Extraction |
- Cold pressed |
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Bergamot Essential Oil Profile General - Bergamot is named after the city of Bergomont in Lombardy, Italy, where the fruit was first cultivated, in the 18th century. It is also grown commercially on the Ivory Coast. A small tree with smooth oval leaves and small round fruit. Bergamot is grown exclusively for the essential oil within its peel. The entire plant emits a strong fragrance similar to citrus, but most like that of the tropical tree, orange bergamot. The scent is suitable for use in potpourris and other scented mixtures. The blossoms provide the flavoring for the famous Earl Grey tea. The flowers are also edible. The essential is cold pressed from the peel of the nearly ripened fruit.
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Bergamot Essential Oil Uses - Bergamot essential oil, Citrus
Bergamia, has many uses some of which are acne, boils, cold sores, insect bites and insect repellent, greasy complexion, soar throat, mouth infections, loss of appetite, flatulence, colds, fever, flu, anxiety, depression and stress related conditions. An infusion is good for colds, coughs, nausea, and sore throats. Historically, physicians used leaf tea to expel worms and gas.
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Bergamot essential oil, Citrus
Bergamia, blends well with
the following essential oils: clary sage,
frankincense, Geranium egyptian,
lavender, lemon,
neroli (orange blossom), orange, and
petitgrain.
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Bergamot Oil Cautions - contains Bergapten, which is photo toxic, Do not use on the skin before exposure to sunlight.
-dilute before use.
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Bergamot Essential Oil Properties - Analgesic, anathematic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, deodorant, febrifuge, laxative, parasiticide, rubefacientm stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary.
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All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural
essential oils,
of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our products are of
premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic essential oils.
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Bergamot Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils
and Aromatherapy products can also be used in soap
making
ingredients,
lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body
fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more. |
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