Bergamote essential oil -Citrus x bergamia Risso ' Poiteau

Family : Rutaceae

Certification : Essential oil from organic crops, controlled, certified, 100% pure and natural, uncut, undeterpened. It is certified by Ecocert France (FR-BIO-01).

Part of the plant used : Zest of the fruit

Method of obtaining : Cold expression of fruit pericarp

Origin : Italy

Performance : 0.48%. It therefore takes 100 kg of plant to obtain 480 gr of essential oil from Bergamote.

Colour : Greenish yellow to dark green

Odour : Characteristics, fresh and pleasant

The bergamotier is a tree from 4 to 5 meters high. It was discovered by Christopher Columbus on the Canary Islands and introduced in Italy today, the first producer country. The essential oil has a dark green yellow colour and a characteristic fresh and fruity aroma. Its perfume, irresistible with citrus and flowers scents, blends perfectly with cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, and Ylang-ylang. Its smell is fresh, floral and lemony. On the palate, it leaves an acidified and sweet flavor. Oil is expensive due to low yield. It is widely used in perfumery (Cologne) and as flavoring teas (the Earl Grey tea for example). It is also found in some confectionery, such as Nancy's bergamotes.

The antiviral properties of Bergamote oil allow it to be used in treatment of all viral or bacterial infections. In atmospheric diffusion, it has great efficiency.

Linalol, lemonene, linalyle acetate
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemically defined composition by chromatographic analysis. A single plant may have several compositions depending on the place and variety. A chemotype depends on a property, a smell, a taste.

Dyed bottle of 30 ml or 100 ml. Existing also 10 ml with the AB logo.

Substances naturally contained in Bergamote essential oil:Lemonene (25 to 55)%, Linalyle Acetate (20 to 35)%, Linalol (2 to 20)%, Béta-pinene (2 to 10)%, Gamma-terpinene (2 to 10)%. Naturally allergens contained in Bergamote essential oil: d-Limonene, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Gamma-terpinene, beta-Pinene, Myrcene, alpha-Pinene.

One essential oil Consists of chemically defined molecules (approximately 10,000 identified) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can be made up of one to several hundred molecules, which allows to explain why some essential oils have many properties but with different therapeutic efficiency. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil or 100%pure and natural (not cut, deterped, or mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably biological. This is the case of essential oils we sell. They are sold in dyed bottle with gout account cap.

Which are pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. Information on each essential oil are given for information purposes only. Attention to the auto diagnostic, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognized professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files.

Essential oils are used primarily to help you deal with many disorders. But even though essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their healing power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you respect some basic rules, they will make their therapeutic genius available to you. Recovering essential oils has much more than disadvantage.

WARNING : These properties, indications and modes of use are derived from the reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found regularly and for many confirmed by scientific observations. However, this information is provided for information purposes, in no way could it constitute medical information or engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for a therapeutic purpose, consult a doctor.

Warnings : Danger
H226 - Liquid and flammable vapours.H304 - May be fatal in case of ingestion and penetration in the airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H317 - Can cause skin allergy. H319 - Causes severe eye irritation. H361 - Susceptible to harm fertility or fetus. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms. H410 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, results in long-term adverse effects. P210 - Keep away from heat, warm surfaces, sparkles, naked flames and any other source of ignition. Don't smoke. P273 - Avoid rejection in the environment. P280 - Carry protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye/face protection equipment. P301+P310 - IN INGESTION: Call immediately a ANTIPOISON CENTRE/a doctor.P302+P352 - WITH THE SKIN: Wash abundantly with water.P303+P361+P353 - CASE CONTACT WITH THE SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse the skin with water [or shower]. P305+P351+P338 - CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE YES: Rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victim in the door and if they can be easily removed. Keep rinsing. P308+P313 - In case of proven or suspected exposure: consult a doctor. P332+P313 - In case of skin irritation: consult a doctor. P333+P313 - In case of irritation or skin rash: consult a doctor. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: consult a doctor. P362+P364 - Remove contaminated clothing and wash them before reuse. P403+P235 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 - Eliminate content/recipient according to applicable regulations.