(Citrus bergamia)
Culture
Organic farming
Family
Fruit of the bergamot tree, a member of the Rutaceae family and similar to orange and lime.
Biochemical profile
Acetate linalyle, limonene, linalol
Part used
Zest extracted by cold pressing.
Therapeutic effects
Anti-infectious, stomatic tonic and stimulant, calming and sedative, particularly against insomnia, antispasmodic.
Indications
Use in a diffuser for people suffering from insomnia or of an agitated temperament. Powerful air-borne antiseptic.
Caution
This essence is highly photosensitizing.
10ml / 0.33fl.oz