| Common name |
Bergamot |
| Botanical name |
Citrus bergamia |
| Method of Extraction |
expressed |
| Plant Part |
peel |
| Country of Origin |
Italy |
| Note |
Top |
| Appearance |
light greenish yellow to olive-green coloured mobile liquid |
| Aroma |
fresh sweet citrus fruit aroma |
| Major Constituents |
linalyl acetate, linalool, sabinene, ƴ-terpinene, β-pinene, bergapten |
| Properties |
relaxing, calming, deodorant, uplifting, cooling, refreshing |
| Traditional Uses |
anxiety and tension, stress related conditions including skin conditions, digestive and respiratory systems |
| Blends well with |
chamomile roman, clary sage, cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, mandarin, petitgrain |
| Cautions |
May cause phototoxicity. Avoid sun exposure for up to 12 hours after using any preparation including bergamot on the skin. |
