Product Details
Bergamot was named after a town in Italy--Bergamo--where Bergamot oil was first marketed. This citrus oil was most commonly used in Italian folk medicine for fevers and other medicinal purposes for many years.
 
Uses:
Reduces insomniaRelaxes and calms
RefreshesUpliftsBalances oily skin
Eases tight muscles
 
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
Origin: Italy
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Plant Description: Bergamot (evergreen) belongs to the Rutaceae Family, native to the Canary Islands. The tree may grow from 2 - 10 m. tall.  Bergamot doesn't grow in the wild, but instead is cultivated. The long branches are covered with spines. The tree yields small pear-shaped fruit which are not edible but are useful for the oil extracted from the peel/rind.
Aroma: Citrus warm floral scent, bright spicy, savory fruity aroma
Note: Middle
Consistency: Thin
Color: Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid
Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang
Main Constituents: Limonene, linalyl acetate
 
Cautions:
Kid Safe: Yes, 2+
Pregnancy Safe: Yes, consult doctor
Breastfeeding Safe: Yes, consult doctor
Cat Safe: No
Dog Safe: Yes
Special Dilution Rate: None
More Safety Info: This oil is phototoxic. Avoid spending time in direct sunlight or a tanning bed after using this oil topically. Areas exposed to light may become seriously burned. It may be used at 1-2 drops per ounce of carrier oil (0.4%) without being phototoxic. 
 
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.