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Better Living With Bergamot Oil
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Essential oils used to be the stuff of new age and alternative medicine, but not anymore. In fact, one such oil, bergamot oil, has been making waves as a new alternative to traditional medicine. Bergamot oil is also bursting with health benefits and some have even said that it can work miracles where traditional treatments have failed.
Bergamot oil is an essential oil that comes from the bark or rind of the bergamot tree. In order to get the oil, the rind must be pressed much in the same way you’d press olives for their oil. You may have heard bergamot associated with citrus, and that is because there is a bergamot orange tree. This tree is actually a hybrid and resulted from the grafting of a lemon and orange tree.
The tree is well known throughout Southeast Asia, but it is also grown prolifically in Italy, especially near the coast.
There are many uses for the oddly shaped fruit. For one, it has a nice smell and combines the best of both worlds in terms of aromatics. It has the sweetness of the orange paired with the tang of the lemon. In fact, this smell is part of the reason bergamot is an effective pest spray. It has been used for centuries to ward off mosquitoes.
Applications for Bergamot Oil
Bergamot oil has value in many different areas of commercial enterprises, including health and beauty. The sweet odor generated by the oil is a popular additive to many cosmetics and creams and has been used in beauty products since the late 19th century. It pairs well with other aromatics, which makes it extremely easy to use and apply.
Italians are incredibly fond of the oil for its savory, fruity flavor. The oil has been used to infuse everything from tobacco products to teas, and you can even find it in some deserts.
The Powerful Healing Properties of Bergamot Oil
Bergamot oil is packed with some amazing properties and abilities when it comes to your health. Applications for the oil include reducing anxiety, sterilizing work areas, and relieving pain. Bergamot can also target infections and lower your blood pressure. Some studies have even gone so far as to suggest that bergamot oil is more effective at treating blood pressure than current prescription medications.
That isn’t all though! Bergamot oil is extremely good at curing and healing skin ulcerations due to the antibacterial properties found within the oil itself. It even targets some fungal conditions and can be used as a cream or salve.
Bergamot gets its incredible healing powers from the components found within. These micronutrients combine in such a way to effective combat ailments and reduce stress. In fact, current studies have shown that patients suffering from depression and anxiety can benefit from soaking in a bath with a few drops of bergamot oil. Simply inhaling the vapors can produce a calming effect. It truly is an amazing oil.
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