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This uplifting essential oil comes from the peel of a small orange-like fruit from a tree native to southern Italy. It has a light, delicate, orange scent with a warm, slightly floral overtone. This oil is an invaluable aid for depression and stress-related conditions. Its very helpful for the urinary system (urinary tract infections and cystitis), Skin care (acne, excema and psoriasis), and the nervous and digestive systems.
'Thanks to Bergamot's sunny and warming disposition, the oil helps people regain self-confidence and it uplifts and refreshes the spirit. The gentle fragrance, like a bouquet of flowers, evokes joy and warms the heart' (Fischer-Rizzi)
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
- Analgesic
- Anti-depressant
- Antiseptic
- Anti-spasmodic
- Anti-viral
- Astringent
- Carminative
- Digestive
- Diuretic
- Laxative
- Parasiticidal
- Rubefacient
- Stimulant
- Tonic
- Vulnerary
BOTANICAL NAME: Citrus Bergamia
PLANT FAMILY: Rutaceae
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
METHOD OF EXTRACTION: The oil is expressed from the nearly ripe fruit peel.
AROMA CHARACTERISTICS: Light sweet lemon/orange aroma with slight floral overtones.
ODOUR INTENSITY: Medium
NOTE: Top
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Linalool, Nerol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Linalyl acetate (Esther), Bergaptene (Lactone), Dipentene, Limonene (Terpenes).
BLENDS WELL WITH: Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose and Ylang Ylang.
SAFETY INFORMATION: This Bergamot is bergapten free - so it is free from furocourmarins which cause phototoxity. Therefore there are no contra-indications.
INGREDIENTS: Contains 100% Bergamot (bergapten free) essential oil
