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Bergamot Certified Organic Essential Oil
1/2 oz. bottle
Certified Organics: All of our
Certified Organic Essential Oils are from the carefully selected stock at our
Head Office in Australia. They are recognized as Certified Organic Processors
and their oils have all been certified under the world renowned BFA Organics
Standard. Chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers are
prohibited. Instead the products are cultivated using traditional farming
methods. Soil fertility is built; natural systems are worked with, not
against; there is minimal, if any damage to the environment, and most
importantly, Mother Nature is being respected.
Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
Plant Part: Crude Fruit peel
Extraction Method: Cold Press
Origin: Italy
Description: The tree can grow up to
four meters high, with star-shaped flowers, and smooth leaves, bearing citrus
fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit but in a
pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow.
Color: Greenish yellow
Common Uses: Bergamot essential oil
can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria,
infection (all types including skin), anorexia, psoriasis, eczema and general
convalescence
Consistency: Light
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Black Pepper, Clary
sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange,
Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.
Aromatic Scent: The aroma of the
essential oil is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy
floral quality, and is reminiscent of Neroli and Lavender oil.
History: The name Bergamot is derived
from the city Bergamo in Lombardy where the oil was first sold. This tree is
native to South East Asia but was introduced to Europe, and particularly
Italy, but is also found in the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
Cautions: Bergamot oil can cause
severe burns when used on sensitive skin that has been exposed to sunlight due
to the high bergaptene content.
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