EDITION Reed Diffuser Set - Notes of Black Tea, Sicilian Bergamot, and Cedarwood - 220 ml

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Bergamot is characterised by its aromatic scent, which is often described as floral, zesty and tart, and very much similar to the smell of other citrus fruits. Because of this, and the fact it has a spicy edge to it, it features heavily in perfumes, especially because it works well alongside the likes of rosemary, sandalwood, jasmine and vetiver. 6 What is bergamot oil?

Based on these results, drinking bergamot tea may benefit your heart health. Still, more studies are needed. May aid digestion What bergamot actually is, where it comes from, and some interesting facts about its historical use At this concentration, it’s believed that bergamot oil is likely safe and possibly effective in preventing minor skin infections. Note - bergamot oil contains the highest concentration of bergapten of any essential oil. It’s so phototoxic oil that soaking in a bath with a few drops may trigger photosensitivity. To prevent this from happening, carry out a patch test to see how your skin responds to it. 21 Takeaway

The tea leaves are either sprayed with bergamot extract or essential oil, or mixed with dried bergamot rinds, giving the tea a mild citrus-like taste. Of course, our favorite variety of bergamot is its essential oil form! Like most citrus essential oils, bergamot essential oil is cold pressed. Sometimes called cold expression , this method differs from steam distillation in that a powerful machine is used to crush the rinds of the fruit. Oils rise to the surface of the liquid produced by doing so, and that’s skimmed off to produce the oil. In particular, bergamot contains flavanones, which may inhibit enzymes that produce cholesterol in your body ( 7, 8). Bergamot is generally thought to be safe for most people, but it can depend on the way you take it. 16,17 Bergamot oil can be used for bathing, inhaled or applied directly to the skin. You might experience different side effects depending on how you choose to use it. I think bergamot is a fine addition to anyone’s essential oil collection , especially if you’re looking to branch out into “less common” citrus essential oils. Bergamot has a fresh, sweet, one-of-a-kind aroma and I can’t recommend it enough.

Bergamot essential oil is a fantastic addition to your homemade diffuser blends. It pairs extremely well with most oils in the minty or menthol categories like peppermint or eucalyptus. It can also add an uplifting note to popular and beneficial oils like lavender or frankincense. Additionally, tea contains compounds called tannins, which can interfere with the absorption of iron in your body. If you regularly drink tea and are concerned about your iron status, consider drinking it in between meals to promote better iron absorption from food ( 16). Bergamot happens to be a natural antibacterial and antiseptic, which means you can easily combine it with your hand soap, cleansing gel or moisturiser to give your skin a thorough clean(it also smells nice and fresh too).Herbs and products that have an uplifting aroma, like bergamot, can be useful in helping open up your chest and clear up your senses, similar to the way in which eucalyptus works. To make a bergamot massage oil, combine 4-6drops of bergamot essential oil with 20ml of a cold-pressed carrier oil, lotion or vegetable butter. You can also inhale it by sprinkling some drops on to a cloth or tissue or into a diffuser or vapouriser. As well as being used to make delicious tea and flavour a wide range of food, the bergamot fruit has a number of reported benefits and uses. Bergamot is just so useful. If it’s not a regular member of your storage box yet, it should be. Here’s why: What is Bergamot Essential Oil? While bergamot is generally thought to be safe to use,it’s best to speak to your doctor if you have any health concerns. 10