Organic Essential Oil - Bergamot

Latin name: Citrus Bergamia

Part of the plant used: fruit peel

Source: Mediterranean

Extraction method: cold expression

Bergamot essential oil is extracted by pressing the ripe and unripe fruit of the bergamot orange tree. This essential oil, which smells citrusy yet sweet, is ideal for creating a relaxed and happy feeling. It is helpful in treating urinary tract infections and skin problems, and it supports the functions of the liver, spleen, and stomach.

Organic bergamot essential oil is used in aromatherapy to treat depression, stress, tension, low self-confidence, fear, and hysteria. It is helpful in treating skin infections such as general wounds, psoriasis, cold sores, and eczema. This oil is said to help people suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder), PMS, compulsive eating, postpartum depression, colds, and flu. Bergamot oil is a favorite in aromatherapy and is used in vaporizers, massages, and mixed with bath water. Experts advise caution when using this oil on sensitive skin if it will be exposed to sunlight after application, as this can cause burns. Stay out of the sun if this oil has been used on the skin.

The name Bergamot comes from the city of Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold. It has been cultivated since the 16th century in Mediterranean countries such as Italy and Greece. It has long been used in the perfume and food industries (Earl Grey tea). While the essential oil has only recently begun to be extracted, the fruit and its essence and flavor have been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years.