Etheric oil Bergamot

Bergamot oil is made from the Citrus aurantium tree, which bears a pear-shaped fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, which ripens from green to yellow.

The oil is one of the most widely used in the perfumery and toiletry industry and forms, together with neroli and lavender, the main ingredient for the classical 4711 Eau-de-cologne fragrance. It is also used to flavor Earl Grey tea.

The name is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold.

The essential oil is composed of various chemical constituents and includes a-pinene, myrcene, limonene, a-bergaptene, b-bisabolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, geraniol acetate and a-terpineol.

In vapor therapy, bergamot oil can be used for depression, feeling fed-up, respiratory problems, PMS and SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder).

Warning

Essential oils are extremely concentrated, so evaporate only one or two drops at a time. Do not use near infants or if you are pregnant. If you have epilepsy, diabetes, a heart condition or other physical ailments, first consult your healthcare professional or a certified aromatherapist before using this product. Handle with care. Essential oils are corrosive, so avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Keep out of reach of children.

The above information should not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken on the basis of this information. Instead, readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being.