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BERGAMOT
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Botanical Name :
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Citrus bergamia
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| Origins |
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Native to Morocco, it wasn't until bergamot rooted in Italy that its essential properties were recognized. |
| Description |
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The
bergamot tree belongs to the same family as the orange tree
and the essential oil, as in most citrus varieties, is expressed
from the fresh peel of the fruit. The oil is emerald green
in colour, and smells spicier than lemon but with a similar,
citrus quality. The odor is familiar from its use as a flavoring
in Earl Grey tea. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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Has a powerful uplifting and refreshing action. As an antiseptic
it has proved effective in the treatment of mouth and skin
infections, and sore throats. Can lower fever, and help with
bronchitis and indigestion. |
| Uses |
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Bergamot blends well with most essences and is a popular top
note in perfumery. Along with neroli and lavender it is a
main ingredient in eau-de-Cologne and is commonly used in
toiletries to refresh and relax. In massage it can stimulate
or soothe depending on the oils with which it is mixed. |
| Blending
note |
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Blends well with basil, chamomile, cypress, frankincense,
geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, myrrh,
neroli, parsley, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sage, sandalwood,
tea tree, thyme, ylang ylang. |
| Cautionary
note |
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- Dilute well to avoid skin irritation.
- Even though it is sometimes added to commercial suntan agents
to stimulate melanin production, it must never be used in
home mixtures for tanning purposes.
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
: YLANG-YLANG :
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