The Citrus bergamia belongs to the Rutaceae Family, native to the Canary Islands. The tree may grow from 2 - 10 m. tall.  Bergamot doesn't grow in the wild, but instead is cultivated. The long branches are covered with spines. The tree yields small pear-shaped fruit which are not edible but are useful for the oil extracted from the peel/rind.

Bergamot was named after a town in Italy--Bergamo--where Bergamot oil was first marketed. This citrus oil was most commonly used in Italian folk medicine for fevers and other medicinal purposes for many years.

Botanical name: Citrus bergamia

Origin: Ivory Coast

Extraction Method: Cold pressed

Plant Part: Peel

Aroma: Citrus & Floral

Note: T

Blending Factor: 7

Consistency: Thin

Color: Golden Green

Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense (Boswellia), Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin (Green), Nutmeg, Orange (Sweet), Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.

Main Constituents: Limonene, Linalyl acetate, Linalool

Kid Safe: Yes, 2+

Pregnancy Safe: Yes, consult doctor

Breastfeeding Safe: Yes, consult doctor

Cat Safe: No

Dog Safe: Yes

Sun Safe: No

Dilution Rate: 5%

Shelf Life: 3 years from the date of opening when kept under proper storage conditions

More Safety Info: This oil is phototoxic. Avoid spending time in direct sunlight or a tanning bed after using this oil topically. This oil may be used at 1-2 drops per ounce of carrier oil (0.4%) without being phototoxic. If you use Bergamot oil and have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.