Bergamot

With both calming and uplifting abilities, Bergamot can dissipate anxious feelings while simultaneously providing cleansing and purifying benefits.

Description

Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring special climate and soil in order to thrive. Italians have used Bergamot for years to soothe dry skin. In Greece, the unripe fruits are used as sweetmeats, eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming, it also possesses significant surface cleansing properties while having a pleasant aroma. NPN#80060980

Primary Benefits

• Help relieve headaches
  
• Help relieve colds and cough
• Symptomatic relief of acne and boils
• Symptomatic relief of eczema and dermatitis
• Relieve minor skin irritation, cuts, bruises, and burns
• Used as a carminative and antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort

Uses

• Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing massage
  
• Add one drop to a nighttime skincare routine for its skin-cleansing benefits
  
• Apply to the bottom of feet before bedtime for a relaxing fragrance
• Add to desserts for a unique citrus flavor
  
• Change regular tea to Earl Grey with the addition of Bergamot
• Diffuse for a relaxing aroma before bed
  
• Diffuse in classroom, at work, or home to bring a feeling of calm

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use 3-4 drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. May dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Plant Part

Bergamot rind (peel)

Aromatic Description

Citrus, spice, with a high floral