0.5 fl. oz. (15 ml)
Excerpts from Reference Guide for Essential Oils
Historical uses:
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) was used by the Italians to cool and relieve fevers, protect against malaria, and expel intestinal worms.
French Medicinal Uses:
| Agitation | Loss of appetite |
| Colic | Depression |
| Indigestion | Infection |
| Inflammation | Insect repellent |
| Insomnia | Intestinal parasites |
| Rheumatism | Stress |
| Vaginal candida |
Other Possible Uses:
| Acne | Anxiety |
| Regulate appetite | Boils |
| Bronchitis | Carbuncles |
| Cold sores | Oily complexion |
| Coughs | Cystitis |
| Digestion | Eczema |
| Endocrine system | Fever |
| Gallstones | Gonorrhea |
| Infectious disease | Insect bites |
| Soothe lungs | Psoriasis |
| Respiratory infection | Scabies |
| Sore throat | Nervous tension |
| Thrush | Acute tonsillitis |
| Ulcers | Urinary tract infection |
| Spot varicose veins | Wounds |
Aromatic Influence:
It may help to relieve anxiety, depression, stress, and tension. It is uplifting and refreshing.
Application:
- Apply to forehead, temples, Vita Flex Points, and/or directly on area of concern
- Diffuse
- May also be applied as a deodorant
- May be added to food or water as a dietary supplement
Oral Use as Dietary Supplement:
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumption by the FDA. Dilute one drop in 1 tsp. honey or 4 oz. of beverage. Not for children under 6 years old; use with caution and in greater dilution for children 6 years old and over.
Safety Data:
Repeated use can result in extreme contact sensitization. Avoid direct sunlight or ultraviolet light for up to 72 hours after topical use.
From Our Reading and/or Experience...
- May be added to food as a dietary supplement or as a wonderful bergamot flavoring agent.
- It is often used as a deodorant.
- Bergamot has been used in the Middle East for hundreds of years for skin conditions associated with an oily complexion.
- It soothes insect bites.
- It works well as an insect repellent (not under the sun). Citrus essential oils should not be used topically before any sun exposure.
- It has about 300 chemical constituents that contribute refreshing, mood-lifting qualities.
- It can be diffused to add the bergamot scent throughout an area, and to reap some of it's many benefits.
- Frequently Asked Questions about essential oils.
- Not all essential oils are the same. This is not like other brands of bergamot essential oil that you may find at health food stores. This is therapeutic-grade which is more effective and suitable for internal use.
