Bergamot Oil

The Bergamot Tree is native to the Canary Islands and grows to a height of 12 feet. It is an inedible bitter green fruit with a pale green color that gives off a lemon orange scent.

Bergamot oil plays an important role in aromatherapy. The aroma is excellent for stress, relaxes frayed nerves, depression, anxiety, fear and anger. Add the oil to a sitz bath to help with urinary-tract infections. It can be applied topically for irritated skin, such as acne, insect bites, cold sores and eczema.

Uses:

Acne & Ecxema

• Facial steam bath for cleansing and healing skin. Add 3 drops of Bergamot oil to a large bowl of steaming water, Drape a towel over your head and place your face over the bowl for 10-15 minutes. Do not use if you have broken facial capillaries.

Cystits & Pruritis

• Add 4-5 drops of oil to a warm bath. Bathe once a day until symptoms are gone.

Stress

• Add 3 drops of bergamot oil and sweet orange oil to bath when tub is full.
• Add 3 drops of bergamot oil and clary-sage oil to bath when tub is full.
• These blends can also be used with a carrier oil. (grapeseed or sweet-almond oil) Do this prior to bathing, to moisturize the skin.

Applications:

• For a tension headache, rub a few drops of oil into temples or the back of neck.
• To reduce fever, mix 5 drops of oil in 1 qt. of cold water and soak 2 towels. Wrap compress around your calves, cover with another towel to keep in place. When the compress is no longer cold, re soak. Reapply until fever is gone.
• For cold sores and chicken pox, combine 3 drops of bergamot oil and eucalyptus oil with 1 tsp. of a water based gel that is used to dilute oils. Apply several times a day. Avoid vegetable oils.

(As a mosquito repellent; add oil to an aromatherapy lamp or place 2 drops on a cotton ball and place in a pocket)

Warning: Bergamot oil is considered photo-toxic, avoid sun exposure for at least 6 hours after use.

References:

• The Complete Guide To Natural Healing

Note: Consult with a Physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information is not intended as medical advice. PagansWorld.org is not liable for the misuse of the oil listed above.

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