Bergamot, Citrus bergamia

Bergamot Essential Oil

Latin Name: Citrus bergamia

Source: Italy

Part of plant: Zest

Grade: Organic

Aroma Character: Fresh, sweet, citrus

Bergamot (Lime) Properties : Antiseptic, bactericide; regenerative for hypothalamus; supports scar formation; stimulates appetite, febrifuge, vermifuge; skinbrowning.

Bergamot (Lime) Indictations : Intestinal infections, colic, loss of appetite, intestinal parasites; insomnia, inner nervousness ; malaria; wounds, skin disorders, psoriasis.

Bergamot (Lime) Main Components: l-linayl acetate, d-limonene, bergaptene, nerol, citrale.

Bergamot (Lime) Contraindications, side effects : Strong photosensitizing when applied externally.

We want to keep you safe! This oil is phototoxic, please refer to the IFRA Guidelines for the maximum concentration.Bergamot is named after the Italian city of Bergamo in Lombardy, where the oil was first sold. The finest grades come from Sicily. It is a favourite in Aromatherapy for its uplifting effects. The oil has been used in Italian folk medicine for many years, primarily for fever and worms. Recent research in Italy has shown that Bergamot Oil has a wide spectrum of applications, being particularly useful for mouth, skin, respiratory and urinary tract infections.

As you might expect, Bergamot has a delightfully fresh, 'citrussy' aroma, which is almost universally liked  .

Bergamot and Lavender combined are the classic anti-stress and uplifting combination.