Organic Bergamot (FCF) Essential Oil

Bergamot is a fruit that looks like a mix of an orange and a grapefruit. It starts off green and turns yellow as it ripens. The tree can grow up to four meters tall, and it has star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves. Originally from tropical Asia, the tree is mostly grown in Italy.

The unique smell of bergamot is famous for its use in Earl Grey tea. Bergamot essential oil is named after the city of Bergamo in Italy, where it was first sold. This oil is widely used in perfumes and toiletries, and it, along with neroli and lavender, is the main ingredient in the classic fragrance called 4711 Eau-de-cologne.

Bergamot oil is used in Italian folk medicine for fever, malaria, and worms. It can stimulate the pancreas and liver, has anti-microbial effects on the bronchia, and may help with slow digestion and hypertension. It also acts as a natural toner and detoxifier, preventing premature aging and benefiting oily skin and acne. However, due to its phototoxicity, it should be applied to areas of the skin not exposed to sunlight within 12 hours. This exception doesn't apply to APTIVA's FCF bergamot.

Bergamot oil is well-known for its ability to uplift and relieve fatigue-induced depression. We often used in our essential oil blends and part of our BETTER ME Collection to enhance mental clarity.

As Gabriel Mojay writes in Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, "Bergamot oil's psychological action depends on its ability to disperse stagnant Chi. This condition can manifest as tension, irritability, and frustration, and if never released or processed, can eventually lead to depression. Bergamot helps us to relax and let go."

Diffusion:Add 5-7 drops to a diffuser or essential oil burner.

Dilution ratio:2-5% (12-25 drops per 20mL) in a base oil / lotion or body wash.

BODYMassage:Add 2 drops to 1 tsp of sweet almond oil and rub into the abdomen to treat flatulence.Steam inhalation:Add 2 drops to steaming water and inhale to clear nasal congestion.

SKIN

Direct method: Add 1 drop to a cotton tip and apply directly to blemishes and cold sores.
Cotton-tip: Add 5 drops to 250mL warm water. Soak a cotton square and dab it onto affected areas to disinfect shingle sores. Boost with palmarosa.

MOOD
Combine 2 drops each of bergamot, lime, grapefruit and tangerine plus 2 drops of Australian sandalwood for an earthy base.

MIND
Diffuse 2 drops of bergamot and 2 drops of petitgrain to help ease nervous anxiety when your stomach is in knots.

BODY
Bathe: Soak in 2 drops each of bergamot, neroli and lavender in a base oil to prepare for sleep.
Hip bath / Foot Soak: Soak in 2 drops each of bergamot and cedarwood in a base oil to treat cystitis.

Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia*
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Outer fruit peel
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Italy

Aromatic Scent: A fresh, uplifting, bittersweet, fruity aroma
Aromatic Note: Top - Middle
Aromatic Strength: Medium

Main Constitutes: Monoterpene / limonene • Ester / linalyl acetate • Monoterpenol / linalool

Shelf Life: 2-3 years (Use within 1 year after opening)

* Certified organic ingredient

Bergamot FCF is non-toxic & non-irritant when diluted. None known safety precautions (Tisserand & Young, 2014).

Safe to use with children +2yrs.*, during pregnancy, nursing, with elderly and around pets as directed. If you are suffering with a medical condition, please consult your practitioner. This is not a medicinal remedy.

Store in a cool, shaded place, under 25°C (77°F) to preserve shelf-life. Do not use if oxidized

* refer to EO Dilution Chart for Kids.