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Bergamot 10ml
£3.25
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Southern Italy.
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Family:
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Rutaceae
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Aroma:
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Light, delicate and
refreshing. Similar to orange and lemon with a slight floral overtone.
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Part of plant used:
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A small yellowish pear
shaped fruit.
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Description:
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The bergamot tree is
primarily cultivated for its valuable essential oil as the fruit is not
edible because the pulp is far too sour.
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Method of extraction:
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Expression
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Blends
well with
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Basil, German and
Roman chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper,
jasmine, lavender, lemon, lime, Spanish and sweet marjoram, neroli,
orange, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, rosemary, rosewood,
rose otto, rose absolute, sandalwood, ylang-ylang.
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Indications
BODY
Bergamot combined with
tea tree is useful for treating cold sores, chicken pox and shingles. Aids
cystitis. When used as an inhalation it is effective for tonsillitis,
bronchitis and tuberculosis. Useful for relieving colic, flatulence and
indigestion. Effective antidepressant.
Mind and spirit
Its
sedative yet uplifting characteristics make it an ideal oil to use for
depression and nervous tension. Said to soothe anger and frustration.
Skin & hair
Effective deodorizing agent. Ideal for treating wounds, herpes, acne and
oily skin conditions.
PRECAUTION
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Do not
use expose skin to sun after use of bergamot which has been found to be
phototoxic. |
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