Bergamot, Nature’s way to balance
Bergamot is small, yellowish colored and roughly pear-shaped fragrant citrus fruit. The citrus fruit blossom during spring and it originate from Asia. Today it is commercially grown in Italy, Argentina, Brazil and USA. It is widely use in Earl Grey tea because of its fresh aroma. Bargamot is also popularly use in aromatherapy essential oils as an alternative medicine.
Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
Plant Origin: Fruit
Extraction method: Expression or steam distillation
Aroma: citrus
Odor Intensity: Low
Evaporation: Top Note
Medication Properties:
Analgestic, antibacterial, anti-toxic, anti-infectious, anti-depresant, antiseptic, diuretic, antispasmodic, deodorant, tonic, antiparasitic, expectorant
Safety Precaution:
Phototoxic (increase sunburn), may irritant for sensitive skin
Psycho-Emotional Benefits:
Depression, Stress disorder, Insomnia, Anger
Physical Benefits:
Eczema, Acne, Bad breath, cols and flu, scars, insect repellant
“Important Note: The bergamot is unrelated to the herbs of the same name, Monarda didyma and Monarda fistulosa, which are in the mint family.”
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