Citrus aurantium bergamia
- Origin: Italy
- Size: 5ml
- Synonyms: Citrus aurantium ssp bergamia
- Cultivation: USDA and EcoCert organic cultivation in Italy
- Composition: 100% Bergamot essential oil, certified organic by USDA and EcoCert
- Extraction: Cold pressed bergamot peel (expressed)
- Active Constituents: Monoterpenes, esters: limonene, linalyl acetate
- Viscosity: Thin to medium
- Color: Yellow
Bergamot’s spicy-sweet citrus personality is pure joy. Calming and uplifting, diffuse this essential oil to support relaxation, ease tension and freshen air. Add a few drops to your cleaning products for a great smelling boost, or sprinkle into smelly shoes and sports equipment. As the oil is somewhat photosensitive, do not apply to the skin before direct sun exposure and always dilute at .5% (4 drops per ounce of carrier) or less.
Blending Recommendations: Bay Leaf Laurel, Black Pepper, Black Spruce, Clary Sage, Coriander Seed, Cypress, Fennel, Douglas Fir, Silver Fir, Frankincense, Rose Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime Distilled, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Sweet Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rose Otto, Rosemary cineole, Rosemary verbenone, Spanish Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Tulsi, Vetiver, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Safety Information: Medium risk of phototoxic effect: do not apply topically within 12 hours of direct sun exposure. Always dilute.
Maximum Adult Dilution: .5%; 4 drops per ounce of carrier (to avoid phototoxic reactions)
Chemistry:
Limonene 35.39%
Linalyl Acetate 35.03%
Linalool 9.09%
Gamma-Terpinene 6.57%
Beta-Pinene 5.29%
Our Bergamot essential oil contains 84 compounds. A complete certificate of analysis is available upon request.
Shelf Life: 3 years
Storage: Store upright, cap closed, out of direct heat and sunlight. Bergamot essential oil can be stored in the refrigerator for extended shelf life.
Notes: Non-GMO, No pesticides, No insecticides, No additives, Gluten free, Vegan, Cruelty free, No carrier oil added.
*Information given is the historical use of medicinal herbs. This information is for educational purposes only, not FDA approved. We do not intend to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Please use all essential oils under the advice and council of your local herbalist, aromatherapist, midwife, spiritual advisor, and/or doctor.
