Bergamot Essential Oil
Meet Bergamot — charismatic, uplifting, and deeply soothing. The Oil Stories calls her the life of the party with a soft side: calming stress, supporting digestion, and helping you rest deeply. Fresh yet floral, she brings both brightness and balance wherever she goes.
Aroma
Citrusy - Floral - Sweet
BENEFITS backed by SCIENCE
Calms stress & anxiety – Bergamot’s citrusy-floral aroma uplifts mood and eases anxious feelings. Clinical research shows inhalation reduces stress and supports relaxation (Ni et al., 2013).
Supports restful sleep – Its calming, sedative qualities make it an effective ally for easing tension before bedtime and encouraging deeper rest (Perry & Perry, 2006).
Strengthens immunity & regulates blood pressure – Inhalation of Bergamot with Ginger, Clove Bud, or Frankincense helps reduce colds and flu, while blends with Lavender have been shown to lower blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension (Hwang, 2006).
Bergamot's Story
Even though Bergamot is part of the same family as her cousins, lemon, lime and orange, she is one of a kind. She has a charismatic, outgoing and positive personality and loves being the poster girl of a magazine as long as she thinks the place is well deserved. The first encounter with Bergamot hits your senses with a citrus impact. That is her outward shining personality that has the gift of uplifting and refreshing everyone around her. Truly, the balanced yet cheerful life of the party!
However, if you get to know her a little better she will unravel her soft, floral notes, providing a profoundly relaxing effect. She will lift you up but she can also to take you to the deepest corners of your mind and support you in processing your hidden negative emotions, redeeming your spirit. After you have met Bergamot, it is impossible not to open up your heart and have her guide you deeper.
Safety & Dilution
Maximum topical use dilution: 0.4% (≈1 drop in 2 tbsp carrier oil). See DILUTION GUIDELINES according to age or ailment.
Sun caution: after skin application, stay out of direct sun.
Avoid: eyes, ears, sensitive areas
Children: not for under 2 years.
Pregnancy/nursing: consult a physician
Pets: diffuse with door open so they can leave if uncomfortable
❗ Discontinue if skin irritation occurs. Do not ingest unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life & Storage
Shelf Life: 2 years
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place with cap tightly closed.
More Information
Latin Name: Citrus Bergamia
Botanical Family: Rutaceae
Main chemical constituents: Linalol, linalyl acetate, D-limonene
Country: Italy
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Plant part used: Fresh Fruit Rind
Culture: Organic
Aromatic note: Top-Middle