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Bergamot Essential Oil
(Citrus aurantium var. bergamia)
Bergamot Essential Oil is cold pressed from the fresh, tart, green rinds of Citrus aurantium var. bergamia fruits grown in orchards lining parts of the southern Italian coast.
Benefits
Bergamot Essential Oil Oil can also help reduce pain and inflammation, minimize uninvited bacterial or fungal activity, and ease muscle spasms.
Emotionally
Bergamot Essential Oil is deeply relaxing, restorative, and calming. This essential oil is very pleasing and especially uplifting to the spirit, and can help diffuse feelings of anger or frustration.
Bergamot Essential Oil is one of the best oils when looking to support the nervous system to help manage anxiety.
Contraindications:
Do not use in cases of liver problems. Not for use when pregnant or nursing. Possible skin irritant - dilute well. Bergamot will cause photo-sensitivity. Do not use before skin exposure to sun.
PART USED Peels
SYNONYMS Citrus bergamia Risso
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia Loisel
Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso & Poit.) Wight & Arn. ex Engl.
COMMON NAMES Bergamot Orange
EXTRACTION METHOD Cold Pressed Essential Oil
ORIGIN Italy