Benefits and uses of bergamot oil

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Bergamot oil is extracted from the peel of the bergamot orange. The fruit obtained by crossing the bigaradia and citron must be ripe, this will facilitate the process of extracting the oil by cold pressing. Few know what its beneficial properties are and how to use it.

Bergamot grows naturally in Italy, Southeast Asia, France, Greece, Argentina, and some African countries. Begins to bear fruit early, unstable to frost. The sour-tasting fruits are eaten.

The composition of bergamot oil is dominated by linalyl acetate (up to 50%). Also, a greenish-yellow liquid with a citrus aroma contains linalool, terpineol, citral, nerol, limonene, pinene, caryophyllene, camphene, geraniol.

Bergamot oil is used in perfumery, cooking, flavoring tea with it, and used for medicinal purposes.

Beneficial features

Antidepressant action

Bergamot oil relieves symptoms of depression by boosting mood, energy levels, libido, appetite and motivation. Reduces cortisol levels to help manage increased anxiety. Normalizes heart rate and blood pressure. Combined with lavender oil, it has a relaxing effect.

The fragrance can be inhaled using an aroma lamp or by applying a few drops on clothes, a handkerchief, wrists, and neck area (if there is no allergy).

For massage, bergamot oil is used in combination with a carrier - almond, coconut, shea, burdock.

A bath with 150 grams of Epsom salts, to which 5 drops each of bergamot, lavender, myrrh and frankincense oil have been added, has a calming effect.

Anti-inflammatory effect

Bergamot oil inhibits the growth of Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Staphylococcus aureus, Waxy Bacillus. Effective in the treatment of candidiasis.

Lowers body temperature, cleanses the respiratory system, helping to relieve coughs.

You can use it for inhalation or rub the chest with an ointment of 150 ml of olive, 10 drops of bergamot and the same amount of eucalyptus oil, 30 g of melted beeswax.

Anesthetic action

Bergamot oil relieves muscle, headache, joint pain, intestinal spasms. The linalool contained in it has an anticonvulsant and analgesic effect. The terpenoid blocks the release of the pain substance P.

The oil (in combination with the base oil) is used to massage the muscles, abdomen, temples, rub into the soles, aching joints.

Cardioprotector

The bergamottin present in the oil relieves spasms of the coronary arteries, normalizes the contraction of the ventricles, preventing disturbances in the heart rhythm. Participates in the proliferation of smooth muscle cells, the formation of neointima in damaged vessels, has a vasodilator effect.

Anticancer agent

Bergamot oil inhibits the proliferation of neuroblastoma cells. Limonene and linalyl acetate have a cytotoxic effect, activating necrosis and apoptosis of malignant tumors.

Skin health

Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties allow the use of bergamot oil for the treatment of acne, wound healing.

When sanitizing, bergamot oil must be combined with base oil. Its combination with lavender, chamomile, melaleuca oil will enhance the effect.

Bergamot oil has a powerful photosensitizing effect, activating skin pigmentation. It is used in the treatment of vitiligo (given this feature, it is impossible to be in the sun after applying the oil because of the risk of burns, hyperpigmentation).

Improving digestion

Bergamot oil stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, bile, increases the absorption of nutrients. With food poisoning, it has an antibacterial effect, helps to remove toxins. Bergamot oil (3 drops per tablespoon of coconut, shea, olive) easily massage the stomach, stomach area.

Teeth strength

Bergamot oil removes germs from the mouth, preventing tooth decay. Deodorizes, helping to cope with halitosis. It can be used in the process of brushing your teeth (1-2 drops in combination with a paste), for rinsing.

Natural deodorant

By arresting bacterial growth, bergamot oil prevents unpleasant odors.

A deodorant is made from 100 g of coconut, 20 drops of bergamot and the same amount of lemon or lavender oil, 70 g of baking soda. After melting the coconut oil, soda is mixed into it. After it is completely dissolved, essential oils are added. After moving into the mold, the product is cooled until it hardens.

Oil can be used to flavor and purify indoor air. It goes well with cedar, sandalwood, lemon balm, mint oil.

Precautionary measures

Bergamot oil increases the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet light. May cause allergies in people with sensitive skin. It is used only after a patch test and in combination with a baseline test.

Because of its ability to lower blood sugar levels, bergamot oil must be used with caution in diabetes so as not to provoke hypoglycemia.

Bergamot tea is consumed in moderation, no more than two cups a day. Drinking too much can provoke a blockage of calcium channels and, as a result, intestinal and muscle cramps, stomach pain, and decreased vision.