Bergamot was named after a town in Italy--Bergamo--where Bergamot oil was first marketed. This citrus oil was most commonly used in Italian folk medicine for fevers and other medicinal purposes for many years.
Uses:
- Reduces insomnia
- Relaxes and calms
- Refreshes
- Uplifts
- Balances oily skin
- Eases tight muscles
Details:
- Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
- Origin: Italy
- Extraction Method: Cold pressed
- Plant Part: Fruit Peel
- Plant Description: Bergamot (evergreen) belongs to the Rutaceae Family, native to the Canary Islands. The tree may grow from 2 - 10 m. tall. Bergamot doesn't grow in the wild but instead is cultivated. The long branches are covered with spines. The tree yields small pear-shaped fruit which is not edible but is useful for the oil extracted from the peel/rind
- Aroma: Citrus warm floral scent, bright spicy, savory fruity aroma
- Note: Middle
- Consistency: Thin
- Color: Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid
- Blends Well With Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang
- Main Constituents: Limonene, linalyl acetate
Cautions:
- Kid safe: Yes, 2+
- Pregnancy Safe: Yes
- Breastfeeding Safe: Yes
- More Safety Info: Safe, non-toxic
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
