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Bergamot Citrus begamia

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Common Names
Bergamot ,
Botanical Name
Citrus begamia
Family
RUTACEAE Rue or Citrus Family
Bergamot Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Anxiety/Panic * Candida/Yeast Infection * Deodorants/Perfumes * Depression * Digestion/Indigestion * Herpes * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Properties: Antibacterial* Antispasmodic* Carminative* Cisatrisant* Deodorant* Digestive* Febrifuge* Sedative* Skin tonic* Vermifuge* Vulnerary* Analgesic*
Parts Used: Essence expressed from peel
Constituents:Linalyl acetate, bergamotine, beraptene, d-limonene, linalool


Use bergamot to ease anxiety

The fresh, uplifting scent of bergamot essential oil is used to stabilize the emotions, calm and tone the nervous system, relieve tension and insomnia, and is beneficial for anxiety and depression.

Bergamot essential oil has been used in traditional medicine for intestinal worms and fever, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and skin problems. Bergamot essential oil is very useful as an anti-infectious agent and is effective against a wide number of microorganisms.

Bergamot essential oil aids the digestion and can relieve symptoms of colic and gas when massaged into the abdomen.

Related Species Citrus aurantifolia, C.limetta Lime
Citrus limonum Lemon
Citrus paradisi Grapefruit
Citrus sinensis Orange
Side Effects:
Increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Bergamot oil has a slightly irritation effect on the skin in high concentrations, but the reverse if used in moderation (1%). It must never be used neat on the skin in the presence of sunlight.
How to Use: Bergamot
Preparation Methods :Essential Oil

remedyRemedies using : Bergamot

Bergamot for :Anxiety
Anxiety As a nerve sedative it is valuable for depression and states of anxiety..

Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)

Bergamot for :Sore throat
Sore throat To treat sore throats use 3 drops of bergamot with 1/8 teaspoon salt in 1/2 cup warm water as a gargle.

Marlene Ericksen, Healing with Aromatherapy (2000)

Bergamot for :Bladder infections and vaginitis
Bladder infections and vaginitis Bergamot is antibacterial, and effective in treatment of bladder infections and vaginitis used in a sitz bath.

Marlene Ericksen, Healing with Aromatherapy (2000)

Bergamot for :Perfume
Perfume Along with neroli and lavender it is one of the principal ingredients in the classic Eau-de-Cologne.
Bergamot for :Colic, gas
Colic, gas To aid digestion, and relieve colic and gas, a blend of bergamot oil can be used to massage the abdomen.

Marlene Ericksen, Healing with Aromatherapy (2000)

Bergamot for :Cold sore, herpes
Cold sore, herpes For cold sores or herpes lessions apply 1 drop of bergamot neat as needed.

Marlene Ericksen, Healing with Aromatherapy (2000)

referencesBergamot Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Anxiety/Panic * Candida/Yeast Infection * Deodorants/Perfumes * Depression * Digestion/Indigestion * Herpes * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Plant Description

Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887

Native to Asia, now cultivated in southern Italy and the Ivory Coast, Bergamot is a small tree that grows up to 16 feet, with fruit that looks similar to small, pear shaped oranges.

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Essential Oils and Carrier Oils
aromatherapy Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit. The aroma of bergamot oil is sweet and citrusy, but has a warm floral quality absent in lemon and orange. Along with neroli and lavender it is one of the principal ingredients in the classic Eau-de-Cologne. It is an excellent deodorizer or room spray and a refreshing and relaxing bath oil. Bergamot's fresh uplifting aroma is used in aromatherapy to stabilize emotions and relieve tension. It is a nervous system tonic, with a calming influence on states on anxiety and depression. Use the oil in massage blends, aroma lamps, and baths.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
historyBergamot essential oil has been used since the sixteenth century, there are references to it in many of the older herbals. It is believed that Columbus introduced bergamot to the new world from the Canary Islands. Hasnain Walji, Ph.D. The Healing Power of Aromatherapy(1996)
Quick Tips
Apply 1 drop bergamot essential oil neat to cold sores, as needed.
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