| Botonical Name | : | Citrus bergamia |
| CAS # | : | 8007 – 75 – 8 |
| Country of Origin | : | Italy |
| Color & Odor | : | Greenish Light yellow liquid with citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral odor |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.8700 – 0.8800 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.465 – 1.470 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| Major Constituents | : | linalyl acetate |
| Plant Part Used | : | Fruit Peel |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
The Bergamot 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.This oil is obtained from the peel of fresh organic bergamot. Our essential oil does not contain added thickeners, sugars, salt, colors, flavors, preservatives or other additives of any kind. The essential oil is popular in aromatherapy applications, and commonly used in spas and wellness centers. The name Bergamot is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy where the oil was first sold.CONSTITUENTS:
It contains linalyl acetate, bergamotine, beraptene, d-limonene and linaloolAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The aroma is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality, and is reminiscent of Neroli, giving a middle note of medium strength.BLENDS WITH:
It blends well with other essential oils such as black pepper, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, jasmine nutmeg, mandarin, orange, sandalwood, rosemary, vetiver and ylang-ylangCOMMON NAMES:
BergamotUSES:
Bergamot oil has many uses that vary from health to wellness to beauty to culinary. It is used as a medicine for intestinal worms and fever, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections and skin problems. This essential oil is highly useful as an anti-infectious agent and is also effective against various microorganisms. It has very great relaxant proprieties and used for massages and aromatherapy to relieve one of stress and depression.CERTIFICATION:
Indian Certified Organic (ICO) and Department of Agriculture.