Dear, dear friends, I welcome you to our time
together. It brings joy when we
gather. And today’s topic, Bergamot
Essential Oil, also brings joy to Aromatherapy.
The bergamot fruit grows mainly in the Mediterranean,
preferring the temperate climate. The
fruit was actually named for the Italian city of Bergamo, where the bergamot
oil trade started, thousands of years ago.
The benefits of this little powerhouse are underutilized today, though.
It’s of the citrus family, probably a hybrid of a
lemon & orange. The orange making
the juice sweeter than the lemon. The
aroma reminds me of the lemon, but without the tartness, giving it a calming
& soothing aroma.
**REMEMBER,
BERGAMOT IS OF THE CITRUS FAMILY & IS PHOTO SENSITIVE. KEEP EXPOSED SKIN OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR
ULTRA VIOLET RAYS FOR 12 TO 24 HOURS AFTER APPLICATION**
Bergamot Essential Oil is analgesic, anti-bacterial,
anti-depressant, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, deodorant, digestive,
diuretic, expectorant, laxative & sedative.
It will improve blood circulation, prevent infections, reduces pain,
relaxes & sedates, aids in digestion, good for your skin, eliminates bad
odors in the air, on your body & pet odors, reduces fevers, kills germs, relieves spasms, aids in healing & so
much more.
I mentioned it improves blood circulation. When your blood is flowing the
anti-depressant chemicals of Bergamot are creating feelings of joy &
energy. These chemicals also stimulate
your hormonal secretions. This helps
maintain your metabolic rates. This, in
turn, aids in digestion by increasing digestive juices, bile & insulin, helping
in absorbing nutrients & with the
assimilation & decomposition of sugar.
Reducing your blood sugar improves your neurological & mental
conditions.
Using Bergamot Essential Oil in your skin & hair
care products can prohibit & protect from infections. The disinfectant & anti-biotic components
inhibit the growth of fungi, germs & viruses. It’s known to cure colon, intestine, urinary
tract & kidney infections.
Instead of turning to over the counter pain
medications with their side effects, try the analgesic properties of Bergamot
Essential Oil first. It stimulates the
hormones which dull the nerves’ sensitivity to pain. It has helped in the cases of muscle aches,
headaches & other ailments where you would use analgesic medicines.
Related to those symptoms are nervous tension, stress &
anxiety. Bergamot Essential Oil has
flavonoids which relax & soothe the nerves.
This can help alleviate & cure depression, high blood pressure &
insomnia. These flavonoids also
stimulate dopamine & serotonin production, inducing feelings of well-being
& sedation.
Earlier I mentioned how this Essential Oil activates
the secretion of your digestive acids, bile, & enzymes. This aids in breaking down your food. Bergamot Essential Oil synchronizes &
regulates the rhythm of your intestines, reducing the strain to your intestinal
tract & quickening the digestive process.
This, in turn, reduces constipation & can prevent gastrointestinal
complications.
Bergamot Essential Oil is utilized in the elimination
of acne scars. It aids in the uniform
distribution of melanin & pigments.
This leaves behind an even, attractive skin tone. Marks & scars just fade away.
It aids in the elimination of painful skin conditions
like acne, psoriasis & boils. It
relieves itchy, dry skin, reduces oily skin, soothes insect bites & cold
sores.
Citrus aromas are quite strong & Bergamot Essential
Oil is no exception. This makes it
wonderful for overcoming or eliminating odors.
Use it in your deodorant. It not
only covers up any body odor, but it’s disinfectant properties inhibit the
growth of odor-causing germs. It’s great
for refreshing & disinfecting rooms.
Bergamot Essential Oil, as an anti-biotic, fights
infections, caused by bacteria, viruses & protozoa that cause fevers. It also stimulates your metabolic system,
increasing gland secretions, which
provides a feeling of warmth. This
results in toxins being cleansed from the body through perspiration, ultimately
reducing your body temperature.
Use a few drops in your vaporizer during cough &
cold season. It will help loosen the
phlegm, making it easier to cough out.
During the day, when you’re having difficulties breathing, rub a drop or
two in your palms, cup your nose & breath in the vapors.
If the congestion is severe, mix a few drops each of
Bergamot Essential Oil & 1Eucalyptus Essential Oil in your
diffuser.
Bergamot Essential Oil can be used to prevent bad
breath. You can add a drop or two to some
warm water. Use it as a rinse or
gargle. The sweet citrus smell provides
freshness, and the anti-microbial property kills the germs. Regular rinsing of your mouth with Bergamot
Essential Oil can help prevent cavities.
For a tooth ache you can apply a drop to the tooth & then rinse
well.
Such a versatile, fragrant Essential Oil. I know I’ve said this about a few different
oils, but Bergamot Essential Oil deserves to be in your first aid kit. And your bathroom. And kitchen.
Well, I think you get the idea.
I thank
you for your time & I look forward to our next chat. Til next we
meet, Be Blessed.
LB
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