A tree of the citrus family to 30 feet which is similar in appearance to Bitter Orange aka Seville Orange (C. aurantium), but with wider leaves and a more aromatic rind on the fruit. Both Neroli oil from the flowers, and Bergamot oil from the rinds, are obtained by distillationThe name BERGAMOT is shared by unrelated perennial plants of the Monarda species
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Specification of Bergamot Oil
Product Code
LJP/BTO
Name
Bergamot Oil
Botanical Name
Citrus Bergamia
Obtain
Cold expression of the peel of early ripe fruits
Appearance
Olive Green
Refractive Index
1.4650 - 1.4675
Specific gravity
0.875-0.880
Optical Rotation
+8º TO +24º
Bergamot oil is considered sedative and healing and used for stress related problems, depression and anxiety. Neroli oil is considered stimulant and aphrodisiac. Both are used for skin conditions.
Benefits / Uses
May help in oily incomplexions,wounds,boils,mouth infections, anxiety & stree realated conditions, scabies, and infectious diseases. Said to have a calming effect.
1. Bitter, aromatic; relieves tension; antispasmodic; digestive aid.
2. Oil is considered sedative and healing.
3. Orange blossom water has been used for infant colic.
4. Bergamot oil has been used in douches and baths for vaginal infections.
5. Formerly, the dried flowers were used in infusion form as a mild nervous stimulant
Safety Data
Non-toxic & non-irritant,but extremely phototoxic use very carefully. It may increase the skins reaction to sunlight and make it more likely to burn.
Increases tanning (do NOT apply directly to skin - photosensitivity)
Oil used in perfumery, diffuser (aromatherapy), massage, bath.
Bergamot oil is used to flavor Earl Grey tea; also hard candy, tobacco, some chewing gum, baked goods and desserts.
Orange blossom water is used in desserts such as blancmange and in pastries.
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