Bergamot Oil
See also bergamot juice monograph.
Bergamot oil. Extracted from the peel of the bergamot orange citrus bergamia bergamot oil has a light citrus scent with floral notes that are said to have healing properties. Bergamot oil is sometimes inhaled used as aromatherapy to reduce anxiety during radiation treatment. Research has been conducted to evaluate bergamot oils potential cardiovascular antifungal and cns eg antinociceptive anti anxiety antidepressant effects. Bergamot oil is widely used as a flavoring and scenting agent.
Italians have used bergamot oil for years to reduce feelings of stress and to soothe and rejuvenate skin. Bergamot is a plant that produces a type of citrus fruit. According to a review published in frontiers in pharmacology it has been reported that bergamot essential oil can inhibit the growth of campylobacter jejuni escherichia coli listeria monocytogenes bacillus cereus and staphylococcus aureus. Bergamot oil is most commonly used in.
Bergamot oil is extracted from the rind of the bergamot fruit. In foods bergamot oil is widely used as a citrus flavoring agent especially in gelatins and puddings. Bergamot oil is used in skin soaps because it helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. It is derived from cold compression as opposed to the steam distillation through which many other essential oils are derived.
The powerful sweet aroma of bergamot oil makes it a popular component in perfumes and it is often used as the top note. Artizen bergamot essential oil 100 pure natural undiluted therapeutic grade huge 1oz bottle perfect for aromatherapy relaxation skin therapy more. Bergamot essential oil is one commonly used in aromatherapy. It is a common flavoring and top note in perfumes.
In manufacturing bergamot oil is used in perfumes creams lotions soaps and suntan oils. Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants requiring special climate and soil in order to thrive. 43 out of 5 stars 28446 12991299 1299item save 5 more with subscribe save. The scent of bergamot essential oil is similar to a sweet light orange peel oil with a floral note.
However there are limited quality clinical trials to support any of these uses. Bergamot essential oil is a cold pressed essential oil produced by cells inside the rind of a bergamot orange fruit. Oil from the peel of the fruit and extract from the fruit juice are used to make medicine.