| You may be asking yourself, what is aromatherapy? | | | | balances emotions, so it is a wonderful oil to blend with |
| What is Bergamot Essential Oil and how is it used in | | | | some Jojoba or Sunflower oil and use it for massages. |
| Aromatherapy? I will explain this to you. | | | | Because of its citrus scent, I often use it in my diffuser. |
| There are a few ways in which essential oils are | | | | I have an awesome car diffuser that plugs into your |
| extracted from the actual plants. Most oils are | | | | lighter all you need is a few drops in this and your car |
| extracted using steam distillation. However, Bergamot | | | | will smell fantastic. |
| is actually expressed from the peel of a tiny tree | | | | Something that you should consider regarding this oil is |
| called Citrus Bergamia. This oil is one of the many | | | | that it is photosensitizing so it should be avoided when |
| citrus scented oils. The scent is refreshing and uplifting. | | | | you are exposed to the sun. So if you want to create |
| As an interesting note, it originated in Italy and was | | | | your own skin moisturizer, I would avoid using this oil. |
| named after the town of Bergamo. | | | | Many people are also very sensitive to this oil, so use |
| There are numerous healing properties that Bergamot | | | | caution when using this on your skin. Remember, less is |
| is known for. Some of these properties includes | | | | more with any essential oil, use it sparingly. |
| carminative, cicatrisant, deodorant, digestive, febrifuge, | | | | As you can see Bergamot Oil has great uses and |
| sedative, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge and vulnerary. | | | | should be added to your list of preferred essential oils, |
| Bergamot is commonly used in treating many different | | | | however, you need to keep in mind that this oil is rarely |
| ailments including intestinal parasites, nervousness, | | | | used nowadays because it is very expensive. Four |
| eczema stress, anxiety, fear, depression and tension. It | | | | ounces of this oil would cost you about $45.00. |