Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) Essential Oil Profile, Benefits, Properties

• Color: Light green to greenish-yellow (aging to brownish-olive color)
• Oil Consistency: Watery
• Scent: Sweet, bright, lively, sharp, fresh citrus with spicy, balsamy floral undertones
• Perfumery Note: Top / middle

Action: Calming, antiseptic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, provides hormonal support.

Benefits, Indications: Stress, loss of appetite, indigestion, agitation, depression, infection, inflammation, intestinal parasites, rheumatism, insomnia, vaginal candida, insect repellent.

May help bronchitis, cold sores, oily complexion, anxiety, nervous tension, coughs, urinary tract infections, respiratory infection, sore throat, thrush, tonsillitis.

May also help acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, depression, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite, psoriasis. It has a powerful effect on stimulating the liver, stomach and spleen.

Chemical Constituents: A-pinene, B-pinene, myrcene, limonene, a-bergaptene, B-bisabolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, geraniol acetate, a-terpineol

Companion Oils: Black pepper, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, mandarin, nutmeg, orange, rosemary, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang-ylang

Precautions: Photosensitizing – Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours due to its phototoxicity.

Science and Research

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