PARTS USED
Peel of the fruit of the Bitter Orange
NATIVE REGIONS
Mediterranean, Southern Italy, Sicily, Spain
PREPARATIONS
Essential Oil
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
COMMON NAMES
Bergamot, bergamoto, bergamot orange
Rutaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Ester - Linalyl acetate
Monoterpene
d-limonene
Pinene
Monoterpenol - Linalool
Furocoumarin - Bergaptene
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | anthelmintic | antibacterial | antidepressant |
anti-inflammatory | antipruritic | antiseptic | antispasmodic |
antiviral | aperitive | astringent | carminative |
cicatrizant | deodorant | digestant | diuretic |
expectorant | febrifuge | insecticide | insect repellent |
laxative | nervine | orexigenic | rubefacient |
sedative | stimulant | stomachic | styptic |
tonic | vasoconstrictive | vermifuge | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Emotional stability (depression, anxiety, emotional overwhelm)
Digestion support (loss of appetite, anorexia, indigestion)
Skin issues (abscesses, ulcers, acne, wounds, infections, dermatitis)
Hemorrhoids
Viral infections (herpes, influenza)
Urinary system support (UTI's)
Contraindications & Safety
Photosensitizer (can be purchased without bergaptene, removing this safety consideration) - UV exposure should be avoided for 24 hours after use
Do not use if taking photosensitizing medications
Skin patch test is required for topical use
Can cause abnormal skin pigmentation
Do not ingest
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.