BERGAMOT (Citrus bergamia)

Expressed from the peel of the fruit, in Italy and Ivory Coast.

SAFETY: Phototoxic-avoid exposure to sunlight or UV light source for 24 hours after application. No other toxic effects at normal dosage. Chemical class: monoterpene, ester

USAGE HISTORY: Established Italian and European folk medicine, widely used in the flavor and fragrance industry

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Anti-parasitic, expells worms, laxative
• Eases indigestion, colitis, flatulence, dyspepsia
• Antiseptic, anti-infectious-treats strep, staph, and meningitis infection
• Tonic action on uterus
• Analgesic for pain relief
• Treats colds, flu, tonsilitis (Anti-infectious)
• Cold sores, herpes, chicken pox, shingles, acne, boils, psoriasis, itching, relieves hemorrhoids
• Blood thinner, lymphatic cleanser
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, digestive, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Uplifting, balancing and encouraging
• Relieves anxiety, depression, anger, strengthens personal boundaries
• Relieves nervousness, ADD and ADH symptoms
• Refreshing, renewing
• Helps us feel connected to (and okay with) our feelings
• Opens and expands the heart chakra
• Chakra: Heart, navel, solar plexus, third eye (Raises core energy)