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Bergamot Essential Oil
(citrus
bergamia)
Characteristics
A light greenish
yellow liquid with a fresh, sweet,
fruity, slightly spicy balsamic undertone. On aging it turns a brownish
olive color. A small tree about 15 feet high with smooth oval leaves,
bearing small round fruit that ripen from green to yellow, much like a
miniature orange in appearance.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Acne, boils, cold
sores, eczema, insect repellent,
insect bites, oily complexion, psoriasis, scabies, spots, varicose
ulcers, wounds, halitosis, mouth infections, sore throat, tonsillitis,
flatulence, loss of appetite, colds, fever, flu, infectious diseases,
anxiety, depression, stress related conditions, refreshing and uplifting
Extraction
Essential oil by
cold expression of the peel of the
nearly ripe fruit.
Blends
Well With
Lavender, Neroli,
Jasmine, Cypress, Geranium,
Lemon, Chamomile, Juniper, Coriander, Violet
Cautions
Extreme care must
be taken in dermal applications.
Otherwise non-toxic and relatively non-irritant.
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