Name: Bergamot.
Species: Citrus bergamia.
Method: Cold Expression.
Note Classification:Top
Scent: Fruity, tangy, zesty
Colour: Light greenish-yellow
Family: Rutaceae
Extracted From: Peel of nearly ripe fruit
Region: Asia, Italy, Ivory Coast
Historical: The oil was first sold in the city of Bergamot in Lombardy, Italy. Historically the oil has been used for fever and worms.
Of Interest: Used in eau-de-cologne and Earl Grey tea. Used extensively as a fragrance.
Aromatherapy Properties: Bergamot essential oil is known to be good for
Nervous System: Anxiety, depression and stress
Respiratory: Mouth infections, sore throat, tonsillitis.
Skin: Acne, cold sores, spots, boils, eczema, psoriasis, oily skin.
Digestion: Flatulence, loss of appetite.
Blends Well With: lavender, neroli, jasmine, cypress, geranium, lemon, chamomile, juniper
Chemical Analysis: linalyl acetate 30-60%, linalol 11-22% + alcohols, sesquiterpenes, terpenes, alkanes, furocoumarins ( bergapten 0.3-0.39% )
Safety Data: The chemical bergapten is phototoxic and cause skin problems in sunlight.
