PROFILE
Latin Name: Citrus Bergamia
Extraction: Cold expressed from the nearly ripe fruit.
Aroma: Bright, sweet and balanced blend of citrus and green top notes with light floral undertone.
BOTANY
Native to Southern Italy, the Bergamot tree is a subspecies of the Bitter Orange tree and bears small inedible (due to the sourness) fruits, which ripen from green to yellow. It was a key remedy in Italian folk medicine from the 16th century as febrifuge and antiseptic; and thereafter, became popular for its use in perfume as a harmonizer.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Anti-depressant, analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, disinfectant, calmative, carminative, digestive stimulant, stomachic
USES IN AROMATHERAPY
Mind/Emotional:
Bergamot essential oil is primarily used to soothe anger, frustration and depression, by decreasing action on the sympathetic nervous system. An excellent oil during emotional crisis, it promotes calmness and makes you feel more relaxed, especially when you feel exhausted and your mind is clouded with doubts and scattering thoughts.
A small study in Japan in 2015 showed that it is beneficial for anxiety and fatigue. This is a Happy Oil that makes you feel good during stressful times. Its clean, uplifting citrus aroma can enhance a restful sleep and brighten your day with clarity and focus.
It has an affinity with the liver meridian. It encourages the person needing Bergamot to release anger and pain that is being held back in the body. By imparting a feeling of optimism, it allows one to let go of accumulated tension and unexpressed anger, which if not released, can eventually lead to depression, mood swings and insomnia.
Body/Physical:
Bergamot essential oil’s cool and dry energy regulates Qi and clears Damp-Heat from the body, particularly restrains infections and inflammations such as cold sores, acnes, cysts, pimples, blackheads, chicken pox and shingles. A natural cicatrizant, it helps heal scars and other marks on the skin.
In Italy, Bergamot is commonly used for treating intestinal parasites and candida overgrowth. It promotes digestion and healthy bowel function; hence it is helpful in irritable bowel syndrome, urinary tract infection and flatulence.
The high linalool content of the oil means that it can help ease pain and inflammation by stimulating secretion of certain hormones which lessen the sensitivity of nerves to the pain.
SAFETY & SHELF LIFE
Safety: This oil is photosensitizing as it contains bergaptene. Dilute before using with a recommended dermal use of 1%. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight on skin for 12 hours after applying the oil over this level. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
Pregnancy/Nursing: Pregnancy safe and nursing safe.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life: 3-5 Years
HOW TO USE
Diffuse & Inhale: Breathe in your favorite essential oils using an essential oil/aroma diffuser or personal pocket inhaler.
Apply Topically: This essential oil is 100% pure and undiluted. To apply to the skin, dilute with a high quality carrier oils or Carrier Oils Complex. Refer to our dilution chart. We recommend performing a skin patch test when using a new essential oil topically.
Bergamot 10ml
$29.00
This sweet, lemon-like fresh scent of ‘Happy Oil’ brings a sunny effervescent quality to the spirit and makes one feel young at heart. It is greatly valued for its calming and balancing properties.
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Ingredients: 100% Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil
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