Bergamot Essential Oil
Citrus bergamia
Primary Components:
37.67%
Limonene
30.23 %
Linalyl acetate
11.66%
Linalool
7.63%
b-Pinene
6.76%
g-Terpinene
25 reviews
Description
Aroma: citrusy, tart, fresh
Note: Top
Extraction Method: Cold pressed/expressed
Origin: Italy
Description
Bergamot is beneficial for dealing with stress and anxiety, thanks to its calming and uplifting citrus scent. Bergamot can encourage feelings of well-being and partners well with meditation or yoga, after which, it can be used to massage away any residual tension or muscle pain. Add Bergamot to your diffuser to help lift emotions and cleanse the air; diffuse bedside for insomnia; add a drop to your favorite skin care products or use Bergamot during shower time to enjoy its crisp, clean aroma and purifying effects. Do not apply topically within 12 hours before U.V. exposure. See Safety tab for more information.
Health Benefits
Acne: Bergamot can be added to a carrier oil or lotion and applied to skin to help lighten sun spots and to purify skin. Remember, do not apply topically within 12 hours of U.V. exposure.
Anxiety and Stress: This sunny and uplifting oil has long been used to help relieve stress and lift mood. Simply diffuse and enjoy.
Cough & Cold Symptoms: May be rubbed into chest or throat or added to a diffuser to help relieve cold symptoms.
Depression: Bergamot has been shown promise an effective aid for depression and is a popular choice because of its bright, sunny scent. It can be diffused or inhaled direct from the bottle, or applied to reflex points.
Digestion: Can be diffused to encourage the digestive system or diluted and applied to the abdomen.
Fever: May be diffused to help ease fever symptoms.
Infection: May be used to help heal infections. You may add a drop along with an appropriate carrier oil, such as olive oil, to a capsule, add a drop to a shake, or dilute and apply it topically to location.
Insomnia: Having sedative properties, Bergamot essential oil can be used as a sleep aid. Simply add a few drops to your bedside diffuser and enjoy its relaxing benefits.
Muscle Pain: Useful for a range of painful conditions, such as cramps, mild sprains, tense muscles or to calm restless leg. Dilute and rub into areas of concern.
PMS: To help relieve abdominal cramps, dilute and apply to the area.
Respiratory: Bergamot can be used to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis and has been used to ease respiratory infections. Add a few drops to a diffuser or dilute and apply a drop to the chest area.
UTI: May be prediluted and added to a bath alone, or combined with other oils such as Cajeput, Cypress, or Tea Tree, among others, to cleanse the area. May be applied to the abdomen as a compress.
Wound Healing: Apply (diluted) to the affected area or add several prediluted drops to bathwater to help cleanse and heal minor cuts and scrapes.
Properties
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Antidepressant
Antifungal
Anti-Infectious
Anti-Inflammatory
Antiparasitic
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Digestive
Sedative
Available Sizes & Bottle Styles
- Aromatherapy Style Bottles come in 2 ml, 5ml, 10ml, and 30ml and are 100% pure & potent therapeutic essential oil. See safety tab for important information regarding topical application.
- Our Ready-to-Go Roll-on Style Bottle comes in a 10ml size and is made of 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil expertly mixed with high quality carrier oil to make these roll-ons ready to use on-the-go with the ideal balance of aroma, potency & safety.
Please note: This Roll-on is intended for use under clothing, away from UV exposure. Please see our safety tab for more information.
Suggested Uses
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops on area of concern, pulse points, abdomen, back
Add several drops to skin or skin care products
Please note: you will need dilution below 0.4% to make this safe for topical use on areas of the body exposed to UV light, or do not use it topically on areas of the body that will be exposed to UV light for 12 hours. To learn more about dilution, check out our Dilutions Guidelines page.
AROMATIC:
Add 8-10 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to spritz in room or on linens
Inhale scent directly from bottle, or put a drop on tissue and inhale
INTERNALLY: (see Internal Use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to benefit body systems
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
Safety
Hazards: Phototoxic (moderate risk)
Contraindications (dermal): If applied to the skin at over maximum use level, skin must not be exposed to sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours.
Please note for our rollerball products: Although a carrier oils has already been added, they are not intended to be used in sunlight. We recommend not using them topically on areas of the body that will be exposed to UV light for 12 hours.
Cautions: Old or oxidized oils should be avoided. Maximum dermal use level: 0.4% to avoid phototoxicity.
Our Recommendations
Because of its limonene content, oxidation of bergamot oil should be avoided by storage in a dark, airtight container in refrigerator. The addition of an antioxidant to preparations containing it is recommended.
If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your health care practioner before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.
If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil).
GC/MS
Research
Analgesic
- Sakurada T, Kuwahata H, Katsuyama S, Komatsu T, Morrone LA, Corasaniti MT, Bagetta G, Sakurada S (2009) Intraplantar injection of bergamot essential oil into the mouse hindpaw: effects on capsaicin-induced nociceptive behaviors. International Review of Neurobiology 85: 237-248 doi: 10.1016/S0074-7742(09)85018-6
Antidepressant
- Chang SY (2008) Effects of aroma hand massage on pain, state anxiety and depression in hospice patients with terminal cancer. Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi 38: 493-502 (Article in Korean). Cited by Dobetsberger C, Buchbauer G (2011) Actions of essential oils on the central nervous system: an updated review. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 26 (5): 300
- Hwang JH (2006) The effects of the inhalation method using essential oils on blood pressure and stress responses of clients with essential hypertension. Taehan Kanhoe Hakhoe Chi 36 (7): 1123-1134. (Article in Korean) Available at
http://www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/pubmed/17211115
Antifungal
- Romano L, Battaglia F, Masucci L, Sanguinetti M, Posteraro B, Plotti G, Zanetti S, Fadda G (2005) In vitro activity of bergamot natural essence and furocoumarins-free and distilled extracts, and their associations with boric acid, against clinical yeast isolates. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 55 (1): 110-114
- Sanguinetti M, Posteraro B, Romano L, Battaglia T, Lopizzo T, De Carolis E, Fadda G (2007). In vitro activity of Citrus bergamia (bergamot) oil against clinical isolates of dermatophytes. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 59 (2): 305-308
Antispasmodic
- Kang P, Han SH, Moon HK, Lee J-M, Kim H-K, Min SS, Seol GH (2013) Citrus bergamia Risso elevates intracellular Ca2+ in human vascular endothelial cells due to release of Ca2+ from primary intracellular stores. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Article ID 759615. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/759615
Cooling
- Bagetta G, Morrone LA, Rombolà L, Amatea, D, Russo R, Berliocchi L, Sakurada S, Sakurada T, Rotiroti D, Corasaniti MT (2010) Neuropharmacology of the essential oil of bergamot. Fitoterapia 81: 453-461
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M.O. I've tried MANY bergamot oils from different companies and this is the purest oil. It isn't "blended" with other oils, great in my diffuser and noticeable difference when I ran out!
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Serafina Solar Bergamot is fantastic for helping with depression, insomnia, and many other mood issues. That's probably why it's added to Earl Grey tea! A few drops in my diffuser with Eucalyptus or Vetiver and I feel calmer. Fantastic scent and not overpowering. Davina is the BEST brand I have found. It's not mixed with any carrier oils; I do that in my roll-on bottles. It is not"watered down" like many other brands. I love it!!
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Jolene N. I am still learning about other applications of this oil but i have been putting it in the diffuser with lemon oil. it has a nice mellow smell
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Julie B. I love to diffuse bergamot at home and in my shop! I add it to everything, especially with lavendar for a fresh, relaxing scent.
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Julie B. I love to diffuse bergamot at home and in my shop! I add it to everything, especially with lavendar for a fresh, relaxing scent.
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Shelli S. This is the first time I purchased this oil and I don't know how I went so long without it!!! One of my new favorites for sure!!
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Shelli S. This is the first time I purchased this oil and I don't know how I went so long without it!!! One of my new favorites for sure!!
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Teresa H. The item I ordered, and received, was not diluted or roll-on - just a regular bottle; however, it arrived fairly quickly and well packaged. I love the wonderful citrus scent it delivers.
Hi Teresa. We’re happy to hear you're enjoying your Bergamot, thank you for the honest review. However, if you did not receive the correct order, please contact us so we can send you the 10 ml Roll-on you purchased. We want to make sure you are 100% happy!
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Teresa H. The item I ordered, and received, was not diluted or roll-on - just a regular bottle; however, it arrived fairly quickly and well packaged. I love the wonderful citrus scent it delivers.
Hi Teresa. We're happy to hear you're enjoying your Bergamot, thank you for the honest review. However, if you did not receive the correct order, please contact us so we can send you the 10 ml Roll-on you purchased. We want to make sure you are 100% happy!
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Jennifer G. Love this oil
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