Bergamot Essential Oil

Description

PURE BERGAMOT ESSENTIAL OIL

Named after the Italian city of Bergamo, where the tree was originally cultivated and the oil first distilled beginning in the eighteenth century, bergamot was used in traditional Italian folk medicine for the reduction of fever (including malaria) and to rid the intestines of parasites. Its seductively floral-citrus aromatic profile is so compelling that it has been used for centuries as a fragrance additive, and it gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor.

Bergamot essential oil’s main action is on the nervous system, where its gently refreshing yet deeply relaxing properties help remedy bouts of insomnia and soothe tension headaches, achy or tight muscles, nervous indigestion, hyperactivity, and jitters brought on by anxiety. It’s a good oil for stressed-out folks! It has a particular affinity for relieving skin, scalp, mouth, urinary tract, and respiratory infections. I recommend it for treating stubborn respiratory ailments, slow-to-heal wounds, acne, athlete’s foot, and nail fungus. Weeping eczema and psoriasis also respond well to its gentle astringent action, encouraging welcome relief.

A light, clean-smelling, cheerful oil, bergamot is an excellent additive to purifying room sprays, especially when combined with lavender and lemon essential oils, and a hint of peppermint. Makes your home oh-so-fresh and fragrant . . . and inviting, too!

Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
Main Constituents:
Linalyl Acetate: 31.9%
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Origin: Italy
Processing Method: Cold Pressed
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: The aroma is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality, and is reminiscent of Neroli, giving a middle note of medium strength.
Blends With: Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang.
Product Abstract: The Bergamot tree can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers, and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow. The name Bergamot is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy where the oil was first sold.
Cautions: Organic Bergamot Essential Oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin. Due to the presence of bergaptene in this oil, please consult a physician prior to using it. Dilute well before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
SIZE: 10 ml.