Although Bergamot is a citrus fruit, it’s not considered edible due to the sourness of the pulp, so the trees are primarily grown for its essential oil production. Many accounts believe that Columbus introduced bergamot to Italy when he brought it with him from the Canary Islands.
Name of Oil: Bergamot
Latin Binomial: Citrus bergamia
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Countries of Origin: Italy, Guinea, Morocco, Corsica
Scent Profile: Fresh, citrusy, slightly floral
Parts used in distillation: Citrus rind
Oil Characteristics: Green/gold, thin, medium aroma
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Colic, flatulence, indigestion, antiviral, cold sores, chickenpox, shingles, sedative, uplifting, tension, anxiety, depression, regulate appetite,cystitis, UTI, wounds, herpes, acne, oily skin, eczema and psoriasis.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Relaxing, restoring, calming and antidepressant.
The history is unclear, however it was the perfume industry that first stimulated the production of bergamot oil. Also used in Earl Grey tea.
a-pinene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene, a-bergamotene, b-bisabolene,linalool, linaly acetate, nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, geraniol acetate,a-terpineol
Safety:
Phototoxic
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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