Bergamot Essential Oil has been making waves in the world of natural remedies for its various benefits, uses, and recipes. This golden-hued oil, derived from the Citrus Bergamia tree’s fruit peel, was named after the Italian town of Bergamo, where it was first marketed.
If you’re tired, anxious, or need to add some flavor to your life, Bergamot Essential Oil could be your go-to solution. This multifaceted oil is recognized for its mood-lifting, calming, and ability to ease cravings. To help you take full advantage of Bergamot Essential Oil, we have gathered its top benefits, uses, and recipes. Let’s explore the many ways in which this oil can enhance your well-being and daily life.
What is Bergamot Essential Oil?
Bergamot is cold pressed from the peels of citrus bergamia, boasting a refreshing and invigorating citrusy and floral aroma that is perfect for aromatherapy. Initially used in Italian folk medicine for its fever-reducing properties, Bergamot Essential Oil remains popular for its many medicinal benefits. This essential oil can be used to soothe stress and even boost immunity. With so many good reasons to use Bergamot Oil, you’ll be sorry if you don’t add it to your collection today!
Bergamot Essential Oil Benefits
Uplifts
Are you feeling a little down? If so, try using Bergamot Essential Oil. It has an invigorating aroma typical of citrus oils and is also a well-known mood-lifter. Add this oil to your diffuser and fill your space with its uplifting scent!
Calms
Bergamot Essential Oil is a must-have in your collection, especially if you’re looking for a calming option. Not only does it smell divine, but it’s also been proven to have psychological stress-reducing properties. In a study1, patients with essential hypertension inhaled a combination of Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, and Lavender Essential Oils and experienced a significant reduction in their psychological stress response, serum cortisol levels, and blood pressure.
Balances Cravings
Are you struggling with cravings and appetite control? Bergamot Essential Oil can be a helpful tool to keep in your back pocket. This oil is known for its pleasing aroma, which can help you relax and control stress eating. Its unique properties make it an effective tool for managing your urges and allowing you to focus on healthier living.
Supports Healthy Cholesterol
Two studies2,3 have found that this powerful oil contains flavonoids and polyphenols that effectively reduce lipid levels in the body, ultimately lowering cholesterol. Whether you’re already taking medication to manage your cholesterol or simply looking for a proactive way to support your cardiovascular health, Bergamot Essential Oil is worth considering.
Deodorizes
If you’re tired of harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances, Bergamot Essential Oil may be just what you need. Not only does it have a delightful citrusy scent with a touch of floral notes, but it’s also a natural deodorizer that can rid you of unpleasant odors.
Boosts Immunity
Are you feeling run down and constantly falling ill? Well, it’s time to boost your immunity with the power of Bergamot Essential Oil. A study4 has shown that this oil has a restoring effect on immune function and can even help alleviate depressive feelings. By simply diffusing bergamot oil in your living space, you can improve your overall wellness and feel physically and mentally better.
Uses + Recipes
All-Natural Skin Care Recipes
Bergamot Essential Oil boasts a range of therapeutic benefits. From nourishing balms and body butter to a refreshing deodorizer, it is a versatile addition to your personal care routine. You’ll be amazed at how it can help soothe skin irritations and promote relaxation.
- Winter Skin Protection Balm
- Enchanted Forest Solid Lotion Bar
- Bergamot Kiss Lip Balm
- Calming and Uplifting Body Butter
All-Natural Bath & Shower Recipes
Have you heard of using Bergamot in your baths and showers? This all-natural ingredient has excellent deodorizing properties and smells great, making bath time a luxurious and enjoyable experience. Adding it to your body washes, soaps, and more is soooo easy. You’ll love it!
All-Natural Wellness Recipes
Bergamot Essential Oil is a versatile ingredient used in various all-natural wellness recipes, including massage oil and soothing lotions. This calming oil has been known to boost immunity and has a refreshing, citrusy scent with calming benefits. Whether you’re looking to ease stress or simply want to pamper yourself, this oil is an excellent addition to any wellness routine.
Roll-On Recipes
With easy-to-make roll-on recipes, you can constantly access Bergamot Oil’s mood-boosting and health benefits no matter where you are. Don’t let stress and cravings get the best of you – try incorporating this oil into your daily self-care routine.
Diffuser Blend Recipes
If you want to achieve a more balanced and focused lifestyle, diffuser blends with Bergamot might be just what you need. Its calming and uplifting properties will make any blend great to diffuse at any time, whether you’re having a good or a bad day. Take your pick from a range of diffuser blend recipes designed to enhance your mood and promote a more mindful way of living.
- Citrus Tranquility Diffuser Blend
- Home Remedy Diffuser Blend
- Bright Winter Day Diffuser Blend
- Winter Sunshine Diffuser Blend
- Confidence Diffuser Blend
- Autumn Splendor Diffuser Blend
Bergamot Essential Oil Blends Well With…
Don’t mistake Bergamot Essential Oil for just another citrus essential oil. This is Libby’s all-time favorite essential oil. In her words, it’s the best combination of earthy, fruity, and woodsy (you might recognize Libby from some of our Simply Earth videos on our YouTube channel).
Its aroma goes really well with Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Ylang-Ylang Essential Oils in your DIY creations.
You might notice lemon, neroli, pepper, herbaceous, and lavender-like notes if you’ve got a super sniffer.
Simply Earth Blends That Use This Oil
Citrus Burst Blend
Are you a fan of the invigorating scent of citrus? Then you will LOVE Simply Earth’s Citrus Burst Essential Oil Blend. With its uplifting and energizing properties, this blend is perfect for starting your day off on the right foot or providing a welcome pick-me-up during a midday slump.
Love Blend
Transform your evening into a memorable experience with Love Essential Oil Blend, featuring the invigorating scent of bergamot. This blend sets the mood with its warm, floral aroma and sensual undertones, perfect for a romantic night in.
Check out our pre-made Love Essential Oil Roll-On!
Sleepy Blend
Are you tired of tossing and turning all night? Then you need to try Simply Earth’s Sleepy Essential Oil Blend! This blend is designed to promote relaxation and help you achieve restful sleep.
We also have a pre-made Sleepy Essential Oil Roll-On! Simply roll it on your pulse points before you go to bed.
What’s the Science Behind This Oil?
How is Bergamot Essential Oil Made?
This essential oil is produced through a process known as cold pressing, which involves extracting the oil from the peels of citrus bergamia. The resulting oil is a beautiful golden-green color with a thin, fluid consistency. Even more impressive is that it takes approximately 1,000 peels to produce just 30 ounces of this precious oil. This shows how valuable and sought-after Bergamot Essential Oil truly is.
Chemical Constituents
Limonene
Limonene is a significant component in the oil of citrus fruit peels. It occurs more commonly in nature as the fragrance of oranges is a flavoring agent in food manufacturing. It is also used as a renewables-based solvent in cleaning products, as a dietary supplement, and as a fragrance ingredient for cosmetics. It is also used as a botanical insecticide and organic herbicide.
Linalyl Acetate
Linalyl acetate, an organic compound, is found in many flowers and spice plants. It is one of the principal components of bergamot and lavender essential oils. It often occurs together with linalool. It is a widely used fragrance with a pleasant, fruity aroma.
Linalool
Linalool is found in many flowers and spice plants. It has multiple commercial applications, primarily based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). In plants, it is a metabolite, a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent, and an aroma compound. It also has uses in manufacturing soaps, fragrances, food additives as flavors, household products, and insecticides.
What Earthies Are Saying About It
Simply Earth & Citrusmade
Simply Earth sources their Bergamot Essential Oil from Citrusmade Farm in Italy, where the warm and sunny climate is ideal for growing this delightful citrus fruit. Citrusmade has perfected the cultivation of Bergamots through a meticulous and conventional process, resulting in a highly sought-after essential oil. They have produced premium Bergamot Essential Oil of the highest quality and purity using organic farming and no synthetic pesticides. With this level of care and attention, it’s easy to see why Simply Earth chose Citrusmade Farm as their source of Bergamot Essential Oil.
Things to Remember When Using This Oil
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
This oil is generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil is safe to use with kids age 2+.
Cats may find this oil irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this oil on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
This essential oil is generally safe to diffuse and use topically on dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
References:
- Hwang JH. The effects of the inhalation method using essential oils on blood pressure and stress responses of clients with essential hypertension. 2006 Dec
- Giglio RV, Patti AM, et al. The effect of bergamot on dyslipidemia. Phytomedicine. 2016 Oct
- Parafati M, Lascala A, et al. Bergamot Polyphenols Boost Therapeutic Effects of the Diet on Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Induced by “Junk Food”: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Activity. 2018 Nov
- Komori T, Fujiwara R, et al. Effects of citrus fragrance on immune function and depressive states. 1995 May-Jun