Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot Essential Oil Profile: The bergamot tree was transported from its native home in the Canary Islands to Italy by Columbus. The fruit which resembles a lime in shape and color, is inedible. Bergamot is exclusively grown for the essential oil found within its peel. The blossoms provide the distinct flavor familiar to us in Earl Gray Tea.
| Common Name: |
Bergamot Essentil Oil |
| Botanical Name: |
citrus bergamia |
| Country of Origin: |
Italy |
| Parts Used: |
peel of fruit |
| Extraction: |
cold pressed |
| Aroma: |
citrus, woodsy |
Physical Uses: Due to its highly concentrated anti-bacterial, anti-septic, and anti-viral properties, bergamot essential oil is great at treating acne and eczema, as well as fighting colds and boosting natural immunity.
Aromatic Uses: Bergamot aromatherpy oil has a slightly sweet, lemon-orange scent, it is refreshing and is used to combat fatigue, stress, and moodiness since it relaxes even the most frayed nerves while diminishing anxiety, fear, and anger. Its natural balancing scent can also aid in concentration, creativity and memory loss.
- Enhances: Positive energy, calmness, relaxation, concentration, confidence, letting go, balance, motivation, completion, joy, rejuvenation, strength and fulfillment.
- Reduces: depression, anxiety, listlessness, burnt out feeling, stress, loneliness, grief, tension, bitterness, soreness.
Metaphysical Uses: promote business success, happiness, money, peace, physical energy, prosperity, protection, and sleep.
Complementary Blending Oils for Bergamot: basil, cedarwood, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, clove, coriander, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper berry, lemon, lime, mandarin, marjoram, neroli, patchouli, peppermint, rose, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, tangerine, thyme, ylang ylang
Safety Warnings: Do not take internally. Phototoxic. May be irritant to skin. Dilute well before use.
Bergamot Essential Oil Recipes:
- Energy Booster: Mix 8 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil and 5 drops of Lime Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp and breathe deeply.
- Tranquility: Mix 3 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil and 3 drops of Geranium Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp and place in a room where friends and family gather.
- Anti-Depression: Mix 3 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil, 2 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil, 1 drop Lavender Essential Oil and 1 drop Lemon Essential Oil in a diffuser, or place on a handkerchief and breathe deeply.
- Reduce a fever: Mix 5 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil in 1 qt. of cold water and soak a cotton towel in it. Wring out the excess liquid and wrap the compress around your calves. Reapply the compress when they are no longer cold and continue use until the fever breaks.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.