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.

Uses:

• Reduces insomnia
• Relaxes and calms
• Refreshes
• Uplifts
• Balances oily skin
• Eases tight muscles

Details:

• Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
• Origin: Ivory Coast
• Extraction Method: Cold pressed
• Plant Part: Fruit Peel
• Plant Description: Bergamot (evergreen) 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.
• Aroma: Citrus warm floral scent, bright spicy, savory fruity aroma
• Note: Middle
• Consistency: Thin
• Color: Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid
• Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang
• Main Constituents: Limonene, linalyl acetate

Cautions:

• Kid Safe: Yes, 2+
• Pregnancy Safe: Yes, consult doctor
• Breastfeeding Safe: Yes, consult doctor
• Cat Safe: No
• Dog Safe: Yes
• Special Dilution Rate: 5% or less
• 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. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.