Essential Oils: The Antiseptic Properties of Bergamot

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Essential Oils: The Antiseptic Properties of Bergamot

 

Essential oils are the substance that naturally occurs in a variety of plants

which grow all over the world. In order to benefit from all the rich aspects

essential oils have to offer, it is important to look at each structural source

as an individual and unique frame of reference. The therapeutic " signature " of

each plant, tree or fruit, is its essence, or essential oil.

 

Below is the essential oil of the day. Essential oils have a broad range of

activities for health, beauty, and emotional well-being. The oil is listed by

name, their botanical name and their general use. Listed are several oils that

blend well with the essential oil. The source and production methods, its

physical and emotional benefits, the way it smells and any warnings it heeds.

 

 

Botanical name: Citrus bergamia, Citrus aurantium

Use: Antiseptic properties. Makes it useful for urinary tract infections, acne

and skin problems, cystitis, arthritis, respiratory ailments, cold sores and

other herpes related ailments.

Perfume Note: Top

Blends well with: Neroli, Orange, Rosemary

Source: rinds of the fruit

Production method: pressing or expression

Aromatherapy benefits: Refreshes, uplifts

Aroma type: Lovely light lemon, orange citrus aroma.

Warning: Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun for it can

increase the susceptibility of the skin to severe burning.

Safety Information: photo toxic

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/oils.htm

Therapies for healing

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