Name:
Bergamot, Citrus bergamia 10ml
A gentle
yet powerfully effective oil - uplifting, balancing, refreshing and calming for the mind, body and spirit.
Essential
information: This delightfully versatile, delicately scented oil incorporates numerous healing properties, which
will help you relax and restore your vitality by relieving stress and tension, building your immunity and restoring your physical,
emotional and spiritual balance.
Description
of aroma: A light, delicate, refreshing top note, a little like lemon and orange with slightly floral and balsamic overtones.
Ruling
planet: Sun.
Properties
beneficial to the mind, emotions and spirit: Bergamot is especially helpful in relieving anxiety, stress, tension and depression,
as it is both a sedative and an antidepressant. Yet it is also encouraging, uplifting and balancing to the mind and spirit.
It's combination of refreshing and cooling qualities help with frustration and anger, possibly by calming and minimizing the
action of the sympathetic nervous system - responsible for our fight or flight response.
Essentially
interesting: The tree takes its name from the Italian town of Bergamo in Lombardy, where the essence was first sold.
Legend has it, however, that Christopher Columbus discovered the tree in the Canary Islands, then introduced
it to Italy and Spain.
Bergamot oil has been an ingredient in Italian fold remedies for centuries, most specifically for fevers and worms! It is
used extensively by perfumers, is the aromatic ingredient in Eau-de-Cologne, and imparts the unusual flavour of Earl Grey
tea.
Properties
beneficial to the physical body: The oil's antibiotic action combats infection and relieves inflammation. It is also useful
with many digestive and respiratory conditions, and is said to inhibit certain viruses and strengthen the immune system.
Scentsual
blending suggestions: Bergamot mixes well with numerous other oils. Try blending it with other members of the citrus family,
such as grapefruit, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, pettigrain, mandarin and tangerine. Others you may like to try include chamomile,
coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, palmarosa, patchouli and ylang ylang.
Alternative
suggestions for use: Can be used as an insect repellent, and apparently keeps cats away from plants.
Essential
safety precautions: Bergamot may irritate sensitive skin when exposed to sunlight, as it increases photosensitivity. This
is due to the chemical bergaptene, which increases sensitivity to sunlight and may cause burning or skin pigmentation. Avoid
strong sunlight for 24 hours after application.
Do not
use essential oils undiluted or take internally without the guidance of a qualified practitioner. The information contained
here is for general interest and is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
