Bergamot Essential Oil

Pure Bergamot Essential Oil (Essence)
'Irresistible tactile encompassing sweetness'

Family: Rutaceae
Latin name:Citrus bergamia
Origin: Italy
Farming Method: Wild Crafted
Plant Parts: Peel
Process: Cold or Warm Expression
Additional information: many people forget that Bergamot is a citrus!  Be mindful in application, may be skin sensitive. Photosensitive essence (cover any skin where essence has been applied before direct exposure to sun). Do a test patch.

Medicinal and Therapeutic Benefits: Bergamot’s essential oil is pressed from the peel, carrying a complex aromatic profile that is bright, floral, slightly spicy, and gently herbal. It is widely recognized for its uplifting yet calming effect on the nervous system — a rare dual action that makes it a cherished ally for emotional steadiness. Its chemistry includes limonene, linalyl acetate, and linalool, compounds associated with soothing the system and brightening the emotional and mental fields.   One of its greatest effects is the lifting of SAD...Seasonal Affective Disorder.  With short days, long nights and ferocious weather patterns this winter.  Bergamot is our number one choice for "winter depression", though all citruses are helpful. 

Emotional & Spiritual Properties: Bergamot carries a signature of lightness, clarity, and emotional unburdening. It supports mood balancing, helps ease tensions in the body, and offers a sense of renewed optimism. Spiritually, Bergamot feels like a gentle lantern: it brightens without overwhelming, guiding one back to inner equilibrium. 

Cultural & Historical Lineage: Bergamot’s story is deeply rooted in Southern Italy, especially Calabria, where it has been cultivated for centuries and where most of the world’s bergamot essential oil is still produced. The fruit’s origins are somewhat mysterious — possibly arriving from Asia before finding its true home in the Mediterranean.  Historically, it became a prized ingredient in perfumery, valued for its ability to lift and refine aromatic blends, and it famously flavors Earl Grey tea. This lineage gives Bergamot a cultural identity of refinement, artistry, and sensory pleasure — a citrus with depth and history.