Other Names: Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau
Bergamot essential oil, derived through cold pressing from the cells within the rind of the bergamot orange fruit, serves as a popular flavoring agent and top note in perfumes. The fragrance of bergamot essential oil is reminiscent of a sweet, light orange peel oil, accompanied by a floral undertone.
Medicinal Uses:
- Used for high levels of cholesterol or other fats in the blood
- Anxiety
- Mental alertness
- Joint pain
