- Other Names
- Bergamotto, Bigarade Orange, and Citrus Bergamia
- Farming Method
- Certified Organic
- Plant Part
- Peel
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Application Method
- Diffusion, Inhalation, and Topical
- Scientific Name
- Citrus aurantium bergamia
- Extraction Method
- Cold Pressed
About the Plant:
The Bergamot tree can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves. It bears a citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but with a pear-shape. As the fruit ripens, it turns from green to yellow. Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the bumpy, aromatic peel of this ripened fruit.
Where It Grows:
The earliest roots of the bergamot tree can be traced to Southeast Asia. However, the name Bergamot is derived from the city Bergamo in the Lombardy region of Italy. This is where this oil was first sold and achieved its prominence worldwide.
Although attempts have been made to cultivate Bergamot in the South of France and Ivory Coast, the only place in the world where the delicate tree abundantly thrives is Calabria, a region in South Italy with very specific soil which makes the Bergamot fruit particularly exquisite. This is why Amrita® receives only the Calabrian oil version.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
If you are a drinker of Earl Grey tea, then you are especially familiar with the flavor and aroma of Bergamot as the rind is used to flavor the tea. Bergamot Oil was added to regular black tea from China, which resulted in the creation of the popular Earl Grey tea.
Bergamot Essential Oil was used historically in Italian folk medicine and in Ayurvedic medicine. This oil was used to treat problems related to digestion, skin health, and fever.* Unfortunately, the market has been flooded with synthetic Bergamot oil which is not therapeutic to your body.* This is why you should only buy essential oils from a trusted source.*
Other Facts:
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- Scent: Sweet, Fruity, Citrus Spice with Floral Aroma
- Fragrance Note: Top Note
- Composition: Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, and Linalool
- Family: Rutaceae Family
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- USDA Certified Organic
- Euphoric Aroma
- Cools and Uplifts
- Supports Digestion Functions
Bergamot Organic Essential Oil is a refreshing, citrus scent to uplift one's mood.* It can also aid digestion and revitalize the body.* If you’re a fan of Earl Grey tea, you’re already enjoying the distinctive taste of Bergamot, which is used to flavor it.
Bergaptene is a naturally occurring constituent found in cold pressed Bergamot Essential Oil. This makes cold pressed Bergamot Essential Oil highly phototoxic, meaning you may become very sensitive when exposed to sunlight or UV rays.* Severe sunburn and extreme pigmentations can be the result.*
Bergamot must be diluted properly before being used topically.
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
- Targeted Topical Application: Make a dilution blend of up to 0.5% in any carrier oil (2.5 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil). Apply a small portion of this blend, do not exceed 10 drops per application per day, to affected areas for the following:
- Respiratory System:
- Supports and Aids Immunity
- Clears Airways
- Alleviates Symptoms of Sore Throat
- Digestive System:
- Fights Food Poisioning
- Eases Digestive Discomfort
- Reduces Indigestion / Flatulence (Gas)
- Respiratory System:
Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal diffuser):
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Blends Well With:
- Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Geranium Rose, Neroli, and Nutmeg
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Safety Precautions:
- Like some other citrus fruits, Bergamot contains several chemical compounds called furocoumarins, which makes skin extremely sensitive to the sun.
- To protect your skin from burning or discoloration, it is important to not use Bergamot Essential Oil on the skin right before sunbathing.*
- Even when it is diluted, do not expose the skin to sunlight for 12 hours after application.
- This also applies to UV and infrared treatment.*
- The recommended ratio of dilution is no more than 2%.
- Do not use in cases of liver problems.* Not for use when pregnant or nursing.*
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bergamot is a unique, rare fruit with a treasure trove of positive qualities. Perhaps even above any of its therapeutic benefits, Bergamot is loved the most for its euphoric aroma. This is why Earl Grey tea can be so powerful. Bergamot Essential Oil is equally treasured for its mental benefits as well as its physical benefits.
Bergaptene is a coumarin and as such is deeply relaxing.* As long as you can ensure that you or your client will not be exposed to sunlight for eight hours after application, the original Bergamot Oil, not the Bergaptene-Free, is the oil of choice.* However, if in doubt, stay with the Bergaptene-Free Bergamot oil.* The photo-sensitization can range from severe burns to long-term darkening of the skin.* Even infrared treatment can do this after Bergamot Oil is applied.*
The following is a list of conditions which Bergamot Essential Oil addresses by category:
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.
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