Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring special climate and soil in order to thrive. Italians have used Bergamot for years to reduce tension and stress and to soothe and rejuvenate skin. In Greece, the unripe fruits are used as sweetmeats, eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming, making it ideal to help with anxious and sad feelings. It is also purifying and cleansing for the skin, helping with oily skin conditions and promoting a smooth, clear complexion while having a calming effect.
- Bergamot
- Cold pressed/expressed
- Citrus, spice, with a high floral note
Main Chemical Components
- Limonene, linalyl acetate
Plant Part
- Bergamot rind (peel)
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Primary Benefits
- Soothes and rejuvenates skin
- Promotes healthy, clear skin
- Reduces tension and stress
- Lessens sad and anxious feelings
Recommended Uses
- Diffuse in the classroom, at work, or at home when stress levels or tension is high.
- Apply to the skin while showering and inhale deeply to experience its calming aroma while enjoying its purifying skin benefits.
- Change regular tea to Earl Grey with the addition of Bergamot.
- Apply to the feet before bedtime or use with fractionated coconut oil for a calming and relaxing massage.
- Add one to two drops of Bergamot to your favorite skin care product for added cleansing properties.
- Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
- Internal: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
- Topical Use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Properties
- Analgesic (pain reliever)
- Antibacterial (active against bacteria)
- Anti-infectious (used to prevent infection)
- Anti-inflammatory (reduce inflammation)
- Antiparasitic (indicated for the treatment of parasitic diseases such as nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, and infectious protozoa)
- Antiseptic (prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms)
- Antispasmodic (relieve spasm of involuntary muscle)
- Digestive (process of digesting food)
- Sedative (promoting calm and easiness or inducing sleep)
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and other sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.