Bergamot is a small tree with long, oval green leaves with white flowers. The bergamot bears a small round fruit that is yellow when ripe. Bergamot received its name from the city where it was first cultivated, which was Bergamot, Italy. Bergamot’s essential oil is extracted by cold expression from the fruit peel. Its powerful aroma makes it a popular component in many perfumes, cosmetics and skin care. It has a light, citrusy scent that creates a relaxing effect to help build confidence and uplift moods. Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming, making it ideal to help with anxious and sad feelings. It is also purifying and cleansing for the skin while having a calming effect.
P.R.Imary Benefits and Uses of Bergamot Essential OilBergamot is used as an antidepressant, and is calming and refreshing for the nervous system.Certain components of Bergamot essential oil are antibiotic in nature. They are known to inhibit the growth of germs, virus and fungi. They are also said to fight infections, including those of the skin.It is highly useful as an antiseptic and is used as an insect repellent.Bergamot essential oil reduces the feeling of pain in the body by stimulating secretion of certain hormones that lessen sensitivity of nerves to pain. Therefore, it is very helpful in case of headaches, sprains or muscle aches.Due to its refreshing aroma and disinfectant properties, which inhibit growth of germs causing body-odor, Bergamot essential oil is an excellent deodorant.Bergamot essential oil helps scars and other marks on the skin to disappear. It also makes the distribution of pigments and melanin even and uniform, resulting in the fading away of marks and an even, attractive skin tone. This property of bergamot oil is the reason behind its extensive use in cosmetics and skin care products such as beauty soaps, creams, and lotions.Bergamot essential oil has historically been used to soothe the effects of higher body temperatures.It promotes fast healing of wounds, cracks on the skin and heels, ulcers, eczema, and protects wounds from becoming septic and developing deadly tetanus.Bergamot essential oil is used in massage therapy for its calming benefits
Key Components in Bergamot essential oilKey Component 1:Alpha Pinene and Limonene: These components in bergamot oil are antidepressant and stimulating in nature. They create a feeling of freshness, joy and energy in cases of sadness and depression by improving the circulation of the blood. They are also known to stimulate hormonal secretions,
thereby helping to maintain proper metabolic rates. This stimulating effect also increases the secretion of digestive juices, bile and insulin, thereby aiding digestion, proper absorption of nutrients, assimilation and decomposition of sugar and the resultant lowering of blood sugar. The hormonal impact of bergamot essential oil is part of the reason that it is so powerful on these neurologival conditions.
Key Component 2:Flavonoids: Flavonoids present in Bergamot oil are very good relaxants as well. They soothe nerves and reduce nervous tension, anxiety, and stress, all of which can help cure or treat ailments associated with stress such as sleeplessness, high blood pressure, insomnia, and depression. They can also stimulate
the activity of certain hormones in the body, which induce feelings of relaxation and sedation, like dopamine and serotonin.
Bergamot Oil is Free From:
Pesticides.Alcohol.Sulfates.Phthalates.Synthetic Fragrances.Synthetic Dyes.GMOs.Triclosan.Paraben Fre.Contains no animal ingredients.Not animal tested.
About Majestic Pure Aromatherapy
Essential Oils: All oils from Majestic Pure Aromatherapy are therapeutic grade, meaning they are produced to the highest quality standards possible. Our essential oils are chosen for their integrity (all chemical constituents important for aromatherapy are intact), ecological