DESCRIPTION

History Of Bergamot Essential oil:

The name Bergamot is derived from the Italian city of Bergamo where the oil was first sold. Bergamot is commercially grown in mild areas of north America, southern Calabria in southern Italy, southern france and in Antalya in southern turkey for its marmalade. Bergamot is a peer shaped fruits that grown or a tree comes from the same family as the orange in rutaceae family. The citrus bergamia tree stand about 12 meters tall and is covered in long green leaves and white flowers when its blossoms. Bergamot essential oil takes place in southern Italy where it is expeller pressed from the peel of citrus fruit after the pulp has been removed. Until the mid 19^th century the process by done by hand and quite intensive as its takes 200kg fruit to produce 1 litre of essential oil. While the fruit itself not edible the dried peel and essential oil give earl grey tea its unique flavour and are also used as an ingredients in Turkish delight.

Description Of Bergamot Essential Oil:

The chemical composition of bergamot essential oil has been widely investigated through GC/MS Analysis technique . Bergamot essential oil contains several bioactive molecules with potential health benefits . it is composed of both a volatile (93-96%) of total and non-volatile (4-7%) of total fraction. The constituents of bergamot essential oil are beta-limonene, linalyl acetate, linalool, sabinene, gama-terpinene, beta-pinene, beta-myrcene, neryl acetate. Non volatile compounds are bergamottin, 5 geranyloxy-7-methoxycoumarin, citropten, bergapten, bergaptol, 5 methoxy-7- geranoxycoumarin, psoralen.

In perfumery bergamot bergamot essential oil was one of the ingredients in the original eaude cologne that was all the rage of many 18^th century.

In aromatherapy bergamot essential oil is a powerful tool to help boost and bright light and happiness into our lives .its helps to illuminate or darkness and instills a sense of clarity and joyful harmony.

Blends with Bergamot Essential oil;

Bergamot essential oil blends well with Geranium oil, Eucalyptus oil, Lavender oil. Lemon oil, patchouli oil, ylang-ylang oil etc.

Constituents of Bergamot Essential oil:

The Constituents of Bergamot Essential oil by GC-MS Analysis beta-limonene, linalyl acetate, linalool, sabinene, gama-terpinene, beta-pinene, beta-myrcene, neryl acetate. Non volatile compounds are bergamottin, 5 geranyloxy-7-methoxycoumarin, citropten, bergapten, bergaptol, 5 methoxy-7- geranoxycoumarin, psoralen.

Uses of Bergamot Essential oil;

Anti-Depressant &stimulant: The components of bergamot oil like alpha-pinene and limonene, Are anti depressant  and stimulating in nature. They create a felling of freshness joy and energy cases of sadness and depression by improving the circulation of blood.

Antibiotic & Disinfectant: Certain chemical constituents in bergamot essential oil are antibiotic and disinfectant in nature. They inhibit the growth of germs virus and fungi. They also effectively prohibit infections including those of the skin. It regularly used with bathing water or in soaps the skin and hair remain protected from infectious and becomes shiny.

Analgesic: Bergamot essential oil reduces the feeling of pain in the body. Actually it stimulates secretion of certain hormones which lessen the sensitivity of nerves to pain. It is very helpful in case of headache sprains muscles aches or any other symptoms.

Relaxant and sedative:  The flavonoids present in bergamot oil are very good relaxant as well. They soothe nerves and reduce nervous tension anxiety and stress all of which help are of treat ailments associated with stress such as high blood pressure , insomnia and depression.

Deodrant: This property of bergamot essential oil is popular among the younger generation who is always trying trying new deodorant searching for something refreshing and natural. Bergamot essential oil is an excellent deodorant citrus smell are very powerful and can overcome or eliminate many other odour which is why bergamot oil is used in room refreshing of sprays.

Precautions To use over Bergamot Essential oil:

Pregant women and children consult their primary health care providers prior to using essential oils for any purpose. If taken internally bergamot oil should be used occasionally and in minute amounts ideally under the care of a qualified physician. The internal use of bergamot oil in children is not recommended.