Essential Oils: Bergamot essential oil

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:

Other Possible Uses:

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.

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