Bergamot essential oil is cold compressed from the peel of the fruit, named Citrus Bergamia. It is used in black tea called Earl Grey tea. This oil is produced in Brazil, Argentina and Turkey. It has many health benefits as it relieves from a headache, relaxes the muscles and nerves, and stimulates the digestive system and treats the indigestion issues. It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, antispasmodic, antibiotic, analgesic and antidepressant.

Herein are the Health Benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil:

1. Bergamot essential oil as Analgesic:

Bergamot oil enhances the production of the hormones which gives relief to sensitive nerves. It decreases the pain and relaxes the muscles in a headache, body pain and sprains. Instead of taking analgesics which has many side effects if used regularly, start using bergamot oil as a natural painkiller.

2. Bergamot essential oil as Deodorant:

Bergamot oil has citrusy, fruity, refreshing and fresh fragrance, it also aids as a disinfectant. It eliminates the growth of bacteria and germs which cause severe body odour. Bergamot oil has a strong aroma and can be used as a deodorant to conceal the body odour and give refreshing feeling whole day.

3. Bergamot essential oil as Antiseptic:

Bergamot oil contains antibiotic and disinfectant properties that aid as antiseptic. Application of oil on wounds or ulcers will heal them faster and also prevents further infection.

4. Bergamot essential oil as Antidepressant:

Bergamot essential oil can be used as natural medicine for mental and neurological conditions. It contains limonene and alpha-pinene which has antidepressant properties. Bergamot oil is helpful to cheer you up and enhance your mood, and massage with it can improve blood circulation and keep you energised.

5. Bergamot essential oil as Antispasmodic:

Bergamot oil has properties which calm your muscles and nerves and eases the pain caused by muscles contraction in a cough and cold or pain due to cramps or any disease which have spasmodic reactions.

6. Bergamot essential oil as Antibiotic:

Bergamot oil contains antivirus, antibacterial and antifungal compounds. It eliminates the growth of bacteria and virus. Bergamot oil is used in skincare and hair care industries because of its properties. If you are using liquid soap, you can add few drops of bergamot oil in your soap and use to have soft and supple skin. It is also known to treat colon and urinary infections.

7. Bergamot essential oil as Sedative:

In today’s stressful world many times you are unable to relax and also have sleepless nights. Bergamot oil contains antioxidants like flavonoids which are responsible for calming your nerves and relaxes and soothes your body muscles. It enhances the hormones in the body that helps to bring down high blood pressure and gives you good night sleep.

8. Bergamot essential oil to kill worms in your body:

Bergamot essential oil is very useful for children who have contracted infections. Worms can lead to malnourishment and anaemia. It can be helpful to treat bacterial in teeth, by using as mouthwash and applying in infected teeth.

9. Bergamot essential oil for blemish-free skin:

Bergamot oil is extensively used in cosmetics, skin care industries for its properties. It has a compound which helps to heal the scars and blemishes left by acne or any skin disease. It makes the skin tone even and removes the pigmentation of the skin. Therefore, rather than using cosmetic products which contain chemicals that can harm your skin, in the long run, star using bergamot oil instead.

10. Bergamot essential oil for the healthy digestive system:

Bergamot essential oil enhances and activates the secretion of digestive juice and improves the digestive power. It balances the peristaltic motion in the intestine which decreases the stress of intestinal tract and fastens the digestive functions. It makes the passage clear and makes the bowel work smoother and gives relief in constipation. Regular usage of bergamot oil can prevent the chances of colorectal cancer.

11. Bergamot essential oil as a natural medicine for fever:

Bergamot oil has antibiotic, antivirus, antibacterial and analgesic properties. It brings down the temperature and balances it in heat and fights against all kind of viruses and bacteria which causes fever like malaria, typhoid and influenza. It stimulates the secretion of the gland and make the body sweat all the toxins and clears the pores from toxin at the same time bring the temperature down.

Bergamot essential oil can also be blended with other citrus essential oils like mandarin, orange and lemon oil. It also goes well with other oils like jasmine, sandalwood oil, black pepper oil and rosemary oil.

Bergamot essential oil has to be stored where there is no sunlight. It has certain compounds which become poisonous when exposed to sunlight. Even after you apply bergamot oil, avoid sun rays till the oil is absorbed.