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Bergamot – Citrus Bergamia

Bergamot is the main flavoring in Earl Grey tea. It’s also widely used in eau de cologne. It was named after the north Italian town of Bergamo but is mainly produced in southern Italy. There is an annual herb that is also called bergamot (Monarda didyma) but is unrelated to bergamot essential oil. “FCF” indicates the oil is bergapten- or furocoumarin-free

Regular: 465₹

Sale: 265₹

Size: 15 mL

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Small tree growing to 15 feet, with white star-shaped flowers and small yellow-green citrus fruits

Rind of fruit

Cold expression then distillation

Bergamot is the main flavoring in Earl Grey tea. It’s also widely used in eau de cologne. It was named after the north Italian town of Bergamo but is mainly produced in southern Italy. There is an annual herb that is also called bergamot (Monarda didyma) but is unrelated to bergamot essential oil. “FCF” indicates the oil is bergapten- or furocoumarin-free.

Ninety percent of the world’s crop is produced in the Reggio di Calabria region of Italy or on the nearby island of Sicily.

A green liquid with a fruity, fresh citrus aroma, with spicy floral undertones

Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calmative, carminative, febrifuge, sedative, stomachic, vulnerary

Infections, fevers, indigestion, cystitis, wounds, acne, herpes sores, depression, stress, tension, insomnia, fear, emotional crisis, convalescence; emotional strengthening

Bay (West Indian), black pepper, cananga, chamomile maroc, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, immortelle, jasmine, lavender, lavender (spike), magnolia flower, mandarin, myrtle, neroli, nutmeg, orange (sweet), rose absolute, rosemary, rose otto, sandalwood, spikenard, tea tree, thyme linalol, vetiver, ylang ylang

Photosensitizer; do not apply to the skin prior to sun exposure. Rectified bergamot FCF is a nonphotosensitizer. GRAS status

Directions for Use

Diffusion

Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.

Internal use

Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.

Topical Use

Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.