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Bergamot

Bergamot Essential oil has strong therapeutic properties as well as medical uses. It has amazing disinfectant properties and helps to prevent the growth of germs when applied to infected areas of the skin. Bergamot Essential Oil also has strong analgesic properties and gives relief from pain when massaged deeply into the skin.

Bergamot has a wide number of uses. It is used for psoriasis and can assist the body in fighting  infections and to reducing inflammation. It has been used in the treatment of rare types of  skin cancer. However, one has to be careful if using this essential oil regularly or in large quantities it can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. If you are using it regularly or in large quantities you should  wear protective clothing and sunblock if there will be time spent in direct sunlight.

Bergamot Essential Oil can be used to reduce stress and calm as well as treat depression.

Bergamot Essential Oil for Treatment of Depression and Sadness

Believe it or not the components of Bergamot Essential Oil, like Alpha Pinene and Limonene, are antidepressants and stimulants. They increase the feelings of joy and energy in cases of sadness and depression by improving the circulation of the blood. They also stimulate hormonal secretions, thereby helping to maintain proper metabolic rates.

This stimulating effect also increases the secretion of digestive juices, bile and insulin, thereby aiding digestion, proper absorption of nutrients, assimilation and decomposition of sugar and the resultant lowering of blood sugar. The hormonal impact of bergamot essential oil is part of the reason that it has such a powerful effect on mental condition.

Antibiotic & Disinfectant Properties of Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil can assist in the prevention of the growth of germs, virus and fungi. As such, Bergamot Essential Oil assists with the healing of skin infections and if used regularly in soap, Bergamot Essential Oil can protect the skin and increase hair health. Bergamot Essential Oil assists the body to heal wounds, cracks on the skin and heels, and reduces itching.

Bergamot Essential Oil as a Pain Killer

Bergamot essential oil can act as a natural pain killer. It works this way by enhancing the secretion of  hormones which desensitize the body to pain. p.

Relaxant & Sedative Properties of Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil contains flavonoids which work as relaxants and sedatives. This means that it can assist with decreasing anxiety, decreasing nervousness and tension and reducing stress. The flavonoids can also stimulate dopamine and serotonine which work to make you more relaxed.

Blemish Remover and Scar Healing Properties of Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil is a Cicatrisant. This means that  it can assist with the removal of scars and other skin blemishes. It also assists the body in evening out skin pigments by making melanin appear uniform. It can be used to remove acne and other scars..

Deodorant Properties of Bergamot Essential Oil

Simply said Bergamot Essential Oil is an excellent deodorant. Its strong citrus smell can be used a deodorant on the body or even to remove smells in the bathroom.  Use of Begamot Essential Oil in soap can act as a natural deodorant on the body, especially when combined with a natural Bergamot deodorant bar. Of course you would have to like the smell of Bergamot to use it this way.