Appearance: Bergamot is a small evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the rutaceae family, the plant height is generally 1-5 meters. Its shoots are usually purplish-red, with short, soft spines on the shoots and buds. The leaves are oblong, leathery, dark green and shiny, with undulating serrated edges. The flowers of Bergamot are mostly white, with 5 oblong petals and fragrant flowers, usually solitary or clustered in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is the most distinctive part of bergamot, its shape is strange, the top of the fruit split like fingers, open or clenched, different lengths, like the fingers of Buddha, so named. The fruit is golden brown when ripe, with a rough surface and many oil spots, and the flesh is almost completely degraded, without cloves and seeds.
Plant family Genus: Rutaceae citrus.
Common name: Buddha's hand, five finger orange, Feizhuo, Miluo orange, Fushou orange, etc.
Extraction part: Mainly the peel, which is rich in volatile aromatic substances, is the main source for extracting bergamot essential oil.
Extraction method: Commonly used cold pressing method, this method is to directly press the fresh bergamot peel, and squeeze out the essential oil through physical means, which can retain the natural activity and aroma of essential oil to the greatest extent. Steam distillation can also be used, using water vapor to bring out the essential oil components in the peel, through condensation, oil-water separation and other steps to obtain essential oil, but this method may decompose some of the heat-sensitive components, resulting in a loss of aroma and efficacy.
Main chemical components: The main components of bergamot essential oil include moniterpene compounds such as limonene, gamma-terpinene, laurene, and other alcohols and ester compounds such as linalool acetate, linalool, nerolol. These ingredients give bergamot its unique aroma and versatility.
Main origin: Originally from India, it is mainly distributed in China, Italy, France, the United States and other countries. In China, the main production areas are Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places. Among them, bergamot in Zhaoqing, Guangdong province, is famous for its unique quality and long planting history.
Aroma: It has a unique aroma of fresh, fruity and floral. The initial smell is fresh citrus fruit, followed by light floral notes, and finally with a hint of warm wood, rich layers, pleasing.
Aroma concentration: The aroma is strong and volatile, only a small amount can emit a significant aroma, and can be clearly smelled within a certain range.
Suitable essential oils:
Lavender essential oil: Combined with bergamot essential oil, it can add fresh fruit aroma on the basis of soothing and relaxing. Used in aromatherapy, it can help relax body and mind and improve sleep quality.
Lemon essential oil: The combination of the two can enhance the feeling of fresh vitality, improve mood, improve mental state, suitable for use when tired or depressed.
Ylang Ylang Essential oil: With bergamot essential oil, it can create a romantic and charming atmosphere, while also relieving anxiety and boosting self-confidence.
Peppermint essential oil: When mixed to create a unique smell of cool, refreshing, in the summer or when you need to refresh the brain.
Functional characteristics:
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria and fungi, can be used for the auxiliary treatment of skin inflammation, acne and other problems, but also can purify the air, prevent respiratory infection.
Soothing mood: Its aroma can soothe nerves, reduce anxiety, depression, tension and other bad emotions, make people feel happy, relax, often used in aromatherapy.
Promote digestion: help to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, relieve indigestion, bloating, stomach pain and other problems, enhance digestive function.
Beauty and skin care: With antioxidant, whitening, astringent skin and other effects, can improve the skin dark, rough and other problems, make the skin more smooth and delicate.
Common application:
Muscle conditioning: Diluted bergamot essential oil can be used in massage to promote blood circulation, relieve muscle soreness and fatigue, and relax muscle tension. For example, after exercise, take 3-5 drops of bergamot essential oil, add 10ml of base oil (such as sweet almond oil, olive oil), mix well, apply to sore muscles, gently massage until absorbed.
Immune system: Inhaling the aroma of bergamot essential oil through aromatherapy can regulate mood, enhance the body's immunity, and help ward off disease. During the flu season, use an in-room aromatherapy machine and add 5-8 drops of bergamot essential oil to fill the room with fragrance. In addition, bergamot extract can also be used to make health products, taken internally to enhance immunity.
Nervous system: A few drops of bergamot essential oil on the pillow before going to bed, or aromatherapy, can soothe nerves, reduce anxiety, insomnia and other symptoms, help relax the body and mind, promote sleep. You can also drop bergamot essential oil on a cotton ball and place it next to your pillow for a continuous aroma.
Taboo to use:
Photosensitivity: Bergamot essential oil is photosensitive, and if exposed to sunlight after use, it may cause skin allergies, sunburn and other problems, so direct sunlight should be avoided within 8 hours after use.
For allergic people: Before use, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test on a small area of skin, such as applying a small amount of diluted essential oil on the inside of the wrist, observing for 24 hours, if there is no allergic reaction such as redness, swelling, itching, etc., then normal use. Do not use if you are allergic to bergamot.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Use with caution, large amounts of use may have an impact on the fetus or baby, if necessary, be sure to use under the guidance of a doctor.
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