Bergamot
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Source: Ivory Coast. Latin name: Citrus bergamia.
Family name: Rutaceae.
The bergamot fruit is not
edible because the pulp is far too sour. As a result,
the bergamot tree is primarily cultivated for its
valuable essential oil. Bergamot oil is cold
pressed from the fruit peel. It has a sweet & fruity
scent. Bergamot oil is documented in old herbal texts.
Some traditional uses: balancing nervous system,
relieving anxiety and stress, lifting melancholy, for
restful sleep, antiviral, cold sores, psoriasis, eczema
and insect repellent. Bergamot may cause skin
sensitivity to bright sunlight. Emotional profile: to
relieve helplessness, hopelessness, emptiness and grief.
Blends with: lavender, neroli, jasmine, coriander,
juniper, chamomile, lemon, geranium, and cypress.
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Safety
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Along with other citrus oils it is
phototoxic, and
bergamot is especially so. Avoid exposure to the sun if
used on the skin. |
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