Bergamot essential oil - Citrus bergamia

Family : Rutaceae

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

Part of the plant used : Fruit

Method of obtaining : Mechanical expression

Origin : Italy

Yield : 0.48%. It takes 100 kg of plant to obtain 480 g of Bergamot essential oil. 

The bergamot tree is 4 to 5 metres high. It was discovered by Christopher Columbus on the Canary Islands and introduced to Italy, now the leading producer. The essential oil has a more or less dark yellow-green colour and a characteristic fresh and fruity aroma. Its fragrance, irresistible with citrus and floral scents, combines wonderfully with cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, and ylang-ylang. Its scent is fresh, floral and lemony. In the mouth, it leaves a tangy and sweet taste. The oil is expensive because of its low yield. It is widely used in perfumery (eau de cologne) and as a flavouring for teas (Earl Grey tea for example). It is also found in certain confectionery products, such as Nancy bergamots.

Antifungal, healing, bergamot essential oil is excellent for treating various skin problems such as acne and will soothe dry and irritated skin. Antiseptic, it is also recommended against colds and will relieve you. Both invigorating and relaxing, it is frequently used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and depression (calming and sedative).

Linalyl Acetate, Limonene
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemical composition defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odour and a taste.

Bergamot essential oil contains no less than 350 chemical compounds, including monoterpenes (mainly limonene), sesquiterpenes, terpene alcohols (linalyl acetate), aldehydes and coumarins. 

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : D-Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol.

Insect bites, pimples, hot flashes, chills, anxiety, depression, poor digestion, corns, calluses. 

Major : Calming and sedative, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, digestive and laxative.

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Prolonged use is not recommended.

Since 2007, Direct Nature has specialized in the manufacture and distribution of essential oil diffusers in all forms and for all markets, becoming a key player in the French market.

Direct Nature also offers a range of pure and blended essential oils, certified organic or natural, made in France, as well as a wide range of body care products, certified organic or natural, with essential or vegetable oils, and finally a range of natural products for the home.

As a human-sized company, Direct Nature reconciles internal development and subcontracting to specialized partners in order to respond efficiently and reactively to requests in each of its fields of expertise.