BERGAMOT OIL: HOW TO USE IT.

Bergamot essential oil is obtained by cold pressing the peel of this citrus fruit with a thousand properties : long used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, infections and gastrointestinal disorders, bergamot oil is also used in aromatherapy to relieve anxiety and depression, and in the cosmetics field, as a perfumed essence. The essence obtained from bergamot peel contains limonene, an antiseptic and tonic substance, and linalyl acetate, with antiviral properties .

BERGAMOT ESSENTIAL OIL: INTERNAL USE.

Being antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory, bergamot oil can be used in case of intestinal infections and colic, fights flatulence and stimulates digestion: 1 to 6 drops diluted in water are enough. To treat uro-genital infections, 8 drops diluted in 300 ml of distilled water are needed, then using the mixture as an intimate wash. As a disinfectant, bergamot oil can be applied for oral cavity conditions, such as gingivitis, stomatitis, abscesses and to reduce bad breath: 4 drops dissolved in a glass of water are enough to rinse or gargle.
Furthermore, bergamot essential oil has a strong balsamic power: 8 drops diluted in a pot of boiling water, to be inhaled by covering the head with a towel, are indicated for respiratory tract infections.

BERGAMOT ESSENTIAL OIL: AROMATHERAPY.

Bergamot oil is also used in aromatherapy , as it has relaxing and antidepressant properties, improves mood and sleep, fights nervousness, stress and anxiety. Here's what you need to do to make the most of these benefits:

• mix 50 ml of almond oil and 6 drops of essential oil; use the mixture to massage the temples, nape of the neck and forehead twice a day
• pour 10 drops of oil into an essence diffuser or radiator humidifier and perfume the room

BERGAMOT OIL FOR SKIN CARE: ALL USES AND CONTRAINDICATIONS.

Given its antiseptic properties, bergamot oil is very useful for treating skin infections. For example, to purify oily and acne-prone skin, it can be used in the following ways:

• adding three drops of essential oil to your toner or moisturizer
• diluting 5 drops in boiling water and holding your face over the steam for 10-15 minutes.

Then remove impurities with gauze and finish with a clay mask.
Bergamot oil can also be used in cases of dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis, adding 2 or 3 drops to a neutral cream and massaging the affected areas.
However, you have to be very careful: in the past, bergamot drops were also used for tanning, but later it was discovered that they make the skin photosensitive, so there is a high risk of burning. So if you apply bergamot essence on your skin, try not to expose yourself to the sun's rays.

BERGAMOT: LEARN MORE

If you want to know more about bergamot, the plant and its cultivation, recipes and its properties read here: Guide to bergamot

WHERE TO BUY BERGAMOT

The essential oil can be found for sale in herbalist's shops or pharmacies.

The fresh fruit is not easily found for sale in supermarkets or traditional channels like other types of citrus fruits. In case you were looking for where to buy bergamots, on this site you can find our products with organic cultivation method: Sale of organic bergamots