Bergamot Organic Essential Oil

Bergamot Organic Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia
Plant Part: Crude Fruit peel
Extraction Method: Cold Press

Description: The tree can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers, and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow.

Colour: Greenish yellow

Common Uses: Bergamot essential oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, infection (all types including skin), anorexia, psoriasis, eczema and general convalescence.

Consistency: Light

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends Well With:  Black Pepper, Clary sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.
Aromatic Scent: The aroma of the essential oil is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality, and is reminiscent of Neroli and Lavender oil.

History: The name Bergamot is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy where the oil was first sold. This tree is native to South East Asia but was introduced to Europe, and particularly Italy, but is also found in the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.

Cautions: Bergamot oil can cause severe burns when used on sensitive skin that has been exposed to sunlight due to the high bergaptene content.

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.

Specification Documents

Bergamot Organic Allergens.pdf

Bergamot Organic IFRA.pdf

Bergamot Organic SDS.pdf

Bergamot Organic Spec.pdf