BERGAMOT Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
ACTION: carminative
ATTRIBUTES: lively, inspiring, uplifting
FRAGRANCE: citrus, fruity, spicy, floral
Benefits:
- reduces stress and anxiety
- induces perspiration
- rejuvenates the skin
- enhances the digestive system
- alleviates bacterial infections
- reduces chronic fatigue and depression
- alleviates oily skin, acne, psoriasis and eczema
Uses:
- colds, fevers and headaches
- gastric issues like nausea, flatulence and vomit
- inhale to reduce anxiety during radiation treatments
- internal citrus flavoring agent in gelatin, puddings and Earl Grey tea
- topical use in perfumes, creams, lotions, hand-sanitizers and soaps
aromatic (inhale, infuse)
internal (dry herb for tea)
topical (apply to body)
*sun sensitive
This essential oil is captured from the rind of the greenish-orange colored fruit through machine abrasion. The rind is pressed and the oil released and then bottled.
10 ml