About
Bergamot Oil: This tree is native to South East Asia, it is also found in the Ivory Coast. Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the tree Citrus aurantium var. bergamia and is also known as the Bergamot orange. It is made from a tree that can grow up to four meters high with star-shaped flowers, 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.
Uses
Aromatherapy
- Stress Relief: Its calming scent is often used in aromatherapy to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Mood Enhancement: It can help improve mood and alleviate symptoms of depression.
- Sleep Aid: Diffusing bergamot oil before bedtime can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Skincare
- Acne Treatment: Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it effective for treating acne and skin infections.
- Oily Skin: It helps balance oil production in the skin, making it suitable for oily skin types.
- Scar Healing: It can aid in the healing of scars and other skin blemishes.
Hair Care
- Scalp Health: It can be used to promote a healthy scalp and reduce dandruff.
- Hair Growth: When massaged into the scalp, it can stimulate hair growth.
Health Benefits
- Digestive Aid: When diluted and massaged onto the abdomen, it can help relieve digestive issues like bloating and indigestion.
- Pain Relief: Its anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
Household Uses
- Natural Deodorizer: Its fresh scent makes it a great natural deodorizer for the home.
- Cleaning Agent: It can be added to homemade cleaning solutions for its antibacterial properties and pleasant scent.
Culinary Uses
- Flavoring Agent: It is sometimes used to flavor foods and beverages, especially in teas like Earl Grey.
Benefits of bergamot oil
Research on bergamot oil has uncovered multiple benefits. These include:
Stress Reduction: A small 2015 study trusted Source done on women in Japan found that inhaled bergamot oil mixed with water vapor reduced feelings of anxiety and fatigue.
Similarly, a 2013 article published in the journal Current Drug TargetsTrusted Source reported that aromatherapy with bergamot (among other essential oils) can relieve depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders by signaling the brain to release dopamine and serotonin.
Fights Food Poisoning: Linalool, a compound found in bergamot, may sometimes be effective at destroying types of bacteria responsible for food-borne illnesses.
A 2006 study trusted Source examined bergamot’s effectiveness at destroying several strains of bacterium on chicken skin and cabbage leaves. The bacterium tested were:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Bacillus cereus
- E. coli O157
- Campylobacter jejuni
Lowers Cholesterol : A 2016 review trusted Source of human and animal studies indicated that flavonoids found in bergamot can help reduce lipid levels, although it indicated that the exact mechanism driving this result is unclear.
A 2018 animal study trusted Source affirmed this finding. It also found that the polyphenols in bergamot had an anti-inflammatory effect in the livers of rats recovering from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Reduces pain and inflammation: Linalool and carvacrol are compounds found in bergamot oil. A 2017 review of studies Trusted Source analyzed the effects of multiple essential oil compounds on the pain response and other conditions in humans and animals.
It found that both linalool and carvacrol had analgesic, anticonvulsant, and anti-inflammatory capabilities when used in a variety of methods that included applying it on the skin.
The review also indicated that the potential, toxicological effects of essential oils in humans require further study.
Product Details
Botanical name | Citrus bergamia |
Plant Part | Seeds |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Country Of Origin | India |
Solubility | Citrus |
Specific Gravity | 0.864 @ 72°F |
Optical Rotation | 22.7 |
Refractive Index | 1.44663@ 72°F |
Consistency | Thin |
Strength of Aroma | Medium |
Mixes well with | Black Pepper, Clary sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang. |
Common Uses | Bergamot oil can be use in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, and infection. It can also heal acne and loss of appetite and has general restorative properties. Often it is use in perfumes because it has a wonderful smell. |
Aromatic Scent | Bergamot Essential Oil has a spicy-sweet characteristic scent. |
KidSafe
Yes
Cautions
None knew. Our oil is Bergapten Free Bergamot, which is safe for use in the sun.
How to use
In your favorite aromatherapy diffuser, personal inhaler, diffuser locket, combine equal parts of Bergamot, Patchouli, and Grapefruit Pink for an aroma that is amazing and relaxing.
Add 2 drops of Bergamot oil with 2 teaspoons of your favorite Plant Therapy Carrier Oil to create a massaging blend; apply topically to the muscle area that is tight and tender.
For topical application dilute to 1% for the face and 2-5% for the body.
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Safety Information
Bergamot oil can cause severe burns when used on sensitive skin that has been expose to sunlight due to the high bergaptene content.
Stability and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from sunlight when stored for more than 24 months, quality should be check before use
Sameer –
This oil is fantastic. Smells like true bergamot and makes me feel so refreshed when diffusing.Great for everyday.