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Essential Oil – Bergamot

All About Aromatherapy Oil Bergamot

Bergamot

(Botanical name: Citrus bergamia)

Properties of Bergamot Oil

Fresh, citrus, sweet smelling aroma

Obtained from the rind of the fruit, produced in North west Africa and South Italy

Antiseptic, analgesic, anti-depressant, antiviral, antispasmodic, nerve tonic, expectorant, deodorant

Refreshing, healing, uplifting; it calms and relaxes without sedation. Gives feeling of slow motion rather than floating. Promotes feelings of love and peace.

Uses of Bergamot Oil:

Bergamot oil adds flavor and scent to Earl Grey tea. Bergamot tea elevates mood and uplifts the depressed and physically or mentally fatigued individuals.

Plays a role in some skin conditions brought on by stress and some types of eczema

Helps to heal wounds, boils and infected spots when used by itself, diluted or when mixed with lavender.

The best oil to relieve genital or urinary infections particularly in recurrent cystitis

Bergamot has a cooling effect when used as bath oil during fever, cold, flu.

An ideal bath oil to ward off depression during recovery from an illness (convalescence).

Used in pregnancy and post natal care as a room freshener and sparingly for cystitis. Should not be used during pre conceptual care, labor or on babies.

Ways to Use Bergamot Oil

Vaporization, Diffusers, Saunas

Baths

Showers

Body Massage (do skin test for sensitivity testing before use)

Facial Oil

Aromatherapy essence burner

Local application

Compresses

Bergamot Aromatherapy Soap

Bergamot Oil for Cold Sores

Blend bergamot oil into a carrier oil and dab it on the cold sore with cotton at frequent intervals.

Bergamot Oil for Oily Skin with Spots

Blend bergamot oil into a carrier oil like wheatgerm oil and massage it on to the affected area. Alternatively, you can steam your face with bergamot mixed with boiling water.

Bergamot Oil for Psoriasis

Blend bergamot oil into a carrier oil like primrose oil and massage into the affected area.
Alternatively, you can add it to bathwater.

Bergamot Oil for Cystitis

Soak in bergamot oil added to bathwater for 15 minutes to treat cystitis.

Bergamot Oil Caution:
Bergamot oil is phototoxic and hence, should not be used before or while sun bathing or even before stepping out into the sun; as it can cause uneven pigmentation.

Bergamot can irritate sensitive skin. So, always do a skin test for allergies before use by dabbing a small amount of bergamot oil on the wrist or elbow to check for any skin sensitive reactions.

Do not use bergamot oil if you have raised moles on the skin.

Disclaimer: Always consult a qualified aromatherapist before you think of taking any oil internally. Always dilute essential oil and other concentrated aromatherapy oils on the skin. Do not apply them at full strength without verifying with an expert aromatherapy practitioner. Never use any oil without conducting a skin patch test for oil sensitivity or possible allergic reactions.

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