Bergamot

Citrus Bergamia

Description:

A small tree, about 15ft/4.5m high with smooth, oval leaves, bearing small, round fruit that ripens from green to yellow.

Actions:

Analgesic, anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, deodorant, febrifuge, laxative, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary, insecticide

Extraction:

Bergamot oil is extracted from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit by cold expression. Bergapten-free oil is produced by a process known as fractionation

Characteristics:

A light greenish-yellow liquid, with a fresh, sweet-fruity scent and slightly spicy-balsamic undertone. It blends well with lavender, neroli, jasmine, cypress, geranium, clary sage, chamomile, juniper, coriander, and other citrus oils. The oil has a refreshing and uplifting quality.

Perfume:

Scent:

Fresh, citrus, sweet, light, warm, slightly spicy-floral, green

Key Qualities:

Reviving, refreshing, calming, soothing, uplifting, balancing, anti-depressant

Odour Intensity:

Low

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, insect bites, oily complexion, psoriasis, scabies, spots, varicose, ulcers, wounds

Digestive System:

Flatulence, loss of appetite

Respiratory System:

Halitosis, mouth infections, sore throat, tonsillitis

Immune System:

Colds, fever, flu, infectious diseases

Genitourinary System:

Cystitis, leukorrhea, Pruritus, thrush

Nervous System:

Anxiety, depression, stress-related conditions

Other Uses

insect repellent

Safety Data:

Phototoxic, extreme care must be taken when using the oil in dermal applications or a rectified, bergapten-free oil should be substituted

This oil can be purchased at Tamsha for Essential Oils

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