Botonical Name
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Citrus bergamia
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 CAS #
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8007 – 75 – 8
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 Country of Origin
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Italy
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 Color & Odor
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Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid with the aroma of citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral odor
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 Solubility
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Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water
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 Specific Gravity
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0.870 – 0.890 @ 20°C
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 Optical Rotation
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(+21) - (+26.0) @ 20°C
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 Refractive Index
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1.460 – 1.475 @ 20°C
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 Flash Point
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52 °C
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 Extraction Method
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Cold-pressed from crude fruit peel
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DESCRIPTION
This oil is obtained from the peel of fresh organic bergamot. Our essential oil does not contain added thickeners, sugars, salt, colors, flavors, preservatives or other additives of any kind. The essential oil is popular in aromatherapy applications, and commonly used in spas and wellness centers.
COMMON NAMES
Bergamot
BLENDS WITH
It blends well with other essential oils such as black pepper, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, jasminenutmeg, mandarin, orange, sandalwood, rosemary, vetiver and ylang-ylang
CONSTITUENTS
It contains linalyl acetate, bergamotine, beraptene, d-limonene and linalool
USES
Bergamot oil has many uses that vary from health to wellness to beauty to culinary. It is used as a medicine for intestinal worms and fever, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections and skin problems. This essential oil is highly useful as an anti-infectious agent and is also effective against various microorganisms. It has very great relaxant proprieties and used for massages and aromatherapy to relieve one of stress and depression.
CERTIFICATION
Indian Certified Organic (ICO) and Department of Agriculture.
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