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Ingredient:
Bergamot
Botanical name:
Citrus bergamia
Aroma:

Fresh, sweet and citrusy, with spicy, balsamic undertones

Evidence-based Therapeutic Properties:

• Antimicrobial (fights microbes)
• Anxiolytic (reduces anxiety)

Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:

• Antidepressant (supports mood)
• Anxiolytic (calms anxiousness)
• Antispasmodic (calms cramps and tension)
• Nervine (supports nervous system)
• Sedative (promotes rest and relaxation)

Product(s):
Sources:
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Essential_Oils/B3L8DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA37&printsec https://journals.lww.com/jnr-twna/fulltext/2022/04000/the_effect_of_bergamot_essential_oil_aromatherapy.8.aspx  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2020/8868107 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5435909/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6073409/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37625623/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38490827/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115001033
Fun Facts:

Fun Fact 1


Bergamot essential oil is believed to be named after the Italian city of Bergamo in Lombardy, where it's believed the oil was first sold. This oil has a rich history in Italian folk medicine, known for its diverse applications and therapies, particularly for skin, respiratory, and nervous system concerns.


Fun Fact 2


Bergamot oil is known for its reviving, soothing, and balancing properties. Its sunny, antidepressant qualities make it useful in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder, gently relieving sadness, depression, and grief.


Fun Fact 3


Although the cold-pressed oil from the fruit produces a lovely, sweet, and mild scent, the fruit itself is actually bitter and sour, making it quite inedible.

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