
Bergamot Essential Oil (Citrus Bergamia)
Product Details Bergamot was named after a town in Italy--Bergamo--where Bergamot oil was first marketed. This citrus oil was most commonly used in Italian folk medicine for fevers and other medicinal purposes for many years. Uses: Reduces insomnia Relaxes and calms Refreshes Uplifts Balances oily skin Eases tight muscles Details: Botanical name: Citrus bergamia Origin: Italy Extraction Method: Cold pressed Plant Part: Fruit Peel Plant Description: Bergamot (evergreen) belongs to the Rutaceae Family, native to the Canary Islands. The tree may grow from 2 - 10 m. tall. Bergamot doesn't grow in the wild but instead is cultivated. The long branches are covered with spines. The tree yields small pear-shaped fruit which is not edible but is useful for the oil extracted from the peel/rind Aroma: Citrus warm floral scent, bright spicy, savory fruity aroma Note: Middle Consistency: Thin Color: Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid Blends Well With Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypre