Bergamot Organic Essential Oil 10ml

Bright, uplifting, and beautifully citrus-fresh, our Bergamot Organic Essential Oil brings a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to your everyday wellbeing.

Extracted by cold expression from the ripe and unripe fruits of the bergamot orange tree, this oil has a uniquely sweet, citrus-like aroma that creates a relaxed and happy feeling. It is useful in supporting the treatment of urinary tract infections and skin troubles, and helps boost the functions of the liver, spleen, and stomach.

In aromatherapy, Bergamot Organic Essential Oil is used to ease depression, stress, tension, low self-confidence, fear, and hysteria. It is also helpful in healing skin infections such as general wounds, psoriasis, cold sores, and eczema. This oil is said to bring relief to those suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), PMS, compulsive eating, postnatal depression, colds, and flu. Bergamot is a favourite in aromatherapy and is used in vaporisers, massages, and blended into bath water.

Experts advise caution when using this oil on sensitive skin if it is exposed to sunlight after application, as this may cause burns. Keep out of the sun if this oil has been used on the skin.

The name Bergamot is derived from the city of Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold. It has been grown since the 16th century in Mediterranean countries like Italy and Greece and has long been used in the perfume and food industries (most famously in Earl Grey tea). While essential oil extraction is more recent, the fruit, its essence, and its flavour have been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years.

• Latin Name: Citrus Bergamia
• Part of Plant Used: Fruit Peel
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