| Extraction Method: |
Expeller Pressed |
| Part of Plant: |
Peel |
| Country of Origin: |
Ivory Coast |
| Growing Method: |
Cultivated |
| Description: |
The tree can grow up to twelve meters high, 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. This tree is native to South East Asia but was introduced to Europe, and particularly Italy, but is also found in the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
Don't confuse Citrus bergamia with common garden bergamot (Monardo didyma), also known as "bee balm"
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| Aromatic Description: |
When opening the bottle you get a fresh, clean scent is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality, and is reminiscent of Neroli and Lavender oil. |
| Aroma Family: |
Fruitie |
| Strength of Aroma: |
Medium |
| Colour: |
greenish yellow oil |
| Consistency: |
Thin |
| Aromatic Note: |
Middle |
| Evaporation Rate: |
4-6 hours |
| Blends well with: |
Basil, Black Pepper, Clary sage, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang. |
| Blending Factor: |
8 |
| Body Systems: |
Cardiovascular, Digestive, Immune, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Psychological, Reproductive, Respiratory, Urinary, |
| Therapeutic Actions: |
Analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antiviral, carminative, cicatrisant, cordial, deodorant, digestive, febrifuge, sedative, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary. |
| Clinically Proven: |
Antimicrobial, antiseptic,anxiolytic |
| Common Uses: |
Bergamot aids digestion, and reduces inflammation and infection in the genito-urinary system, mouth, throat, and skin (psoriasis). It kills several viruses, including those responsible for flu, herpes, shingles, and chickenpox, and is a traditional Italian folk medicine to treat fever and intestinal worms.
It counters depression, anxiety, insomnia, and compulsive behaviour cycles, including eating disorders. Bergamot essential oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, anorexia and general convalescence.
Bergamot is a wonderful deodoriser and is great for refreshing rooms that smell of mildew and stale sweat. |
| Skincare / Perfumery: |
This oil should not be used in any form of skincare products that are not washed off and could be exposed to sunlight as it is photo-toxic and can cause considerable skin damage, |
| Best form of Application: |
To skin - Massage, compress, bath
Inhalation – direct inhalation, sniffy tube, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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| Personality Profile: |
Bergamot is fun, energetic, imaginative, outgoing and full of joy. They are very similar in personality to a 5 in numerology. |
| Energetics and Subtle Aromatherapy: |
Bergamot keeps us young and enthusiastic, and helps us to see the silver lining hiding behind the clouds of life, keeping us motivated to move forward with hope when we feel our would could be crashing down around us.   Bergamot is cooling and refreshing, which I find amusing considering it is from hot climates and used in 4711 - a fresh and cooling perfume and a wonderful uplifting body spray when feeling hot and tired. |
| Astral Profile: |
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
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| Chakra: |
Base, Heart |
| Colour Therapy: |
deep greens, blues, magenta, orange |
| Crystal: |
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| Magical Influences: |
Peace, Happiness, Restful sleep |
| History: |
Named after Bergamo, Italy, where the oil originated, it scents colognes, and flavours Earl Grey tea and some candies, and is a traditional Italian folk medicine to treat fever and intestinal worms. |
| Shelf life: |
Users can expect a shelf life of 2-3 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Current Batch exp Apr 2023
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| Cautions: |
Bergamot oil can cause severe burns when used on sensitive skin that has been exposed to sunlight due to the high bergaptene content. Avoid exposure to the sun after having used bergamot in massage or bath |
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