Bergamot Essential Oil10ml
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Bergamot Essential Oil10ml
£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
Do not use expose skin to sun after use of bergamot which has been found to be phototoxic.
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