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Bergamot Essential Oil is one of many (scented)
essential oils used in aromatherapy.
Essential
oils are generally used in very small quantities, e.g. measured as a
small number of drops of the essential oil in a larger quantity of
an appropriate carrier
oil.
Properties*:
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analgesic;
anthelmintic;
antidepressant;
antiseptic;
antispasmodic;
antitoxic;
carminative;
digestive;
diuretic;
deodorant;
laxative;
parasiticide;
tonic. |
Method of Extraction: |
Cold Expression (of peel of almost-ripe fruit) |
Main Constituents: |
Many, incl. linalyl acetate; linalol; other alcohols; sesquiterpenes;
terpenes; alkanes; furocoumarins. |
From: |
Tropical Asia; Southern Italy; Ivory Coast (Africa). |
Where to Buy:
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[No recommended supplier yet]
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- Extreme care required for any applications
to skin - seek professional advice - |
This Section inculdes summary information
about the most popular Essential Oils - as used in Aromatherapy.
For more
general information about Aromatherapy see: Aromatherapy, Aromatherapists, Massage, Carrier
Oils, and Business
Development ideas for Therapists.
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As described in Aromatherapy textbooks - this is NOT a medical
product. No medical benefits claimed.
Some essential oils are not safe for use by everyone - consult a
qualified aromatherapist before use. |
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This Section is about
Essential
Oils
(as used in Aromatherapy).
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Non-Aromatherapy
Uses of
Aniseed Oil:
Fragrance and fixative in cosmetics, suntan lotions, perfumes,
eau-de-cologne. Also in Earl Grey tea._
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