Index of Essential Oils
 Bergamot
CHARACTERISTICS:
A light green to yellow liquid with a refreshingly sweet,
fruity-spicy scent. Bergamot blends well with the oils:
geranium,
lavender, cypress and
lemon
EFFECTS AND ACTIONS:
- Analgesic
- Antidepressant
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Rubefacient
- Stimulant
- Tonic
- Carminative
- Laxative
- Antitoxic
- Febrifuge
- Digestive
- Rubefacient
- Vulnerary
MAIN USES:
Bergamot has a cooling, soothing effect, making it a wonderful
nerve tonic for those who regularly suffer from tension
headaches, or who feel determined to succeed at whatever cost.
Respiratory System:
Nervous System:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress related disorders
Digestive System:
- Indigestion
- Flatulence
- Appetite loss
Skin care:
CAUTIONS:
- Non-toxic
- Relatively non-irritant
- Bergamot increases photosensitivity of the skin, and should
therefore be used with care in hot weather
- Use with care - in low dilution’s
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