| Botonical Name | : | Citrus bergamia | |
| CAS # | : | 8007–75–8 | |
| Country of Origin | : | Italy | |
| Color & Odor | : | Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid with the aroma of citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral odor | |
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| Specific Gravity | : | 0.8700 – 0.8800 @ 20°C | |
| Optical Rotation | : | +20 - +36.0 @ 20°C | |
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| Flash Point | : | 58 °C | |
| Major Constituents | : | linalyl acetate | |
| Plant Part Used | : | Fruit Peel | |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
Therapeutic Grade Bergamot oil is extracted from fresh peel of the fruit. The oil is emerald green in color & smells spicier than lemon but with similar citrus quality. The order is familiar from its use as flavoring in Earl Gray Tea. It is main ingredient in eu-de-cologne & commonly used in toiletries to refresh and relax.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:
The oil is used as a constituent for Intestinal Parasites, Nervous Eczema, Stress, Fear, Anxiety, Depression and Tension. It also has cosmetic applications including Skin Infections and in Psoriasis.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
Therapeutic Grade Bergamot Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - analgesic, antidepressant.