Angels Herbals
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Bergamot
Latin Name: Citrus Bergamia
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Synonyms: Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia
Origins: Native to tropical Asia, Calabria (Southern Italy), and Ivory Coast
Effects: Uplifting and refreshing
Parts Used: Peel of the nearly ripe fruitj
Extraction Method: Vacuum distillation or solvent extraction
Nature of the Oil: It is a pale yellow-green liquid that has a citrus scent and a hint of spice.
Appearance: Being an evergreen tree, it can grow to a height of 15 feet (4.5m). The fruit of the tree is pear-shaped and turns from green to yellow. They are akin to miniature oranges.
Recommended Preparations:
- Skin Care: Acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, insect repellent and bites, oily complexion, psoriasis, scabies, spots, varicose ulcers, wounds
- Preparations: Can be added to plain lotions, mineral baths, oatmeal baths, facial masks
- Respiratory: Halitosis, mouth infections, sore throat, tonsillitis
- Preparations: Mouthwash, massage oil
- Digestive: Flatulence, loss of appetite
- Preparations: Massage oil, diffuser
- Genito-urinary: Cystitis, leucorrhea, pruritis, thrush
- Preparations: massage oil, mouthwash
- Immune system: Colds, fever, flu, infectious diseases
- Preparations: Massage oil, diffuser
- Nervous system: Anxiety, depression, stress related conditions.
- Preparations: diffuser, and massage oil
Blends well with: Lavender, Orange blossom, Jasmine, Cypress, Geranium, Lemon, Chamomile, Juniper, Coriander, Violet
Main Constituents: Linalyl, acetate, linalol, sequiterpenes, terpenes, furocoumarins
Secondary Constituents: alkanes, bergapten
Possible Substitutes: Grapefruit
Cross Reference: None
Warnings: Photo-toxic. Don’t not expose yourself to the sun soon after applying the essential oil.
Price and availability: A 1/2 ounce has an average price of $8.00
Sources for post:
-Wildwood, Chrissie. Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, The. Copyright 1996
-Worwood, Valerie Ann. Complete Book of Essential Oils, The. Copyright 1991
-Lawless, Julia. Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The. Copyright 1995
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