Buy Bergamot Mint Oil (Mentha Citrata)
 
 
Overview:
Bergamot is a small, delicate tree belonging to the Rutaceae family, resembling other citrus plants like oranges and lemons. The tree produces orange-like fruits twice a year. The peel of the fresh fruit is the primary source of bergamot oil, although the rind, leaves, and twigs are also utilized. Native to Asia, bergamot is primarily cultivated in Calabria, Italy.
 
 
Bergamot Essential Oil:
Bergamot oil is extracted using the cold expression method from the fresh peel of Citrus bergamia Risso & Poiteau. The oil has a clear, yellowish-green appearance and exudes a sweet, fruity aroma.
 
 
Key Components:
Linalyl acetate (60%)
Linalool (22%)
Furocoumarins: bergapten, bergamottin, citropten
Alcohol compounds
 
Uses of Bergamot Mint Oil:
Cicatrisant (Wound Healing):
Bergamot oil is widely utilized in the cosmetic industry for creating deodorants, lotions, soaps, creams, and skin moisturizers. It is also included in ointments designed to treat skin marks and acne scars.
Febrifuge (Fever Reducer):
The oil is a key ingredient in antipyretic medicines as it stimulates glandular secretions from eccrine and sebaceous glands. It also helps build immunity against bacteria and protozoa responsible for fever and influenza.
Analgesic (Pain Reliever):
Bergamot oil soothes pain by stimulating the secretion of eicosanoid hormones, which inhibit pain signals. It is commonly used in formulations for treating headaches, sprains, and muscle aches.
Antidepressant & Stimulant:
Components like alpha-pinene and limonene in bergamot oil exhibit antidepressant and stimulating properties. They promote a sense of joy, freshness, and mental clarity by enhancing blood circulation, making it beneficial in combating depression.
Antiperspirant:
The chemical compound Bergamot AB 430 inhibits the growth of microbes that cause body odor, making it a popular ingredient in deodorants.
 
Bergamot mint oil is a versatile essential oil valued for its wide range of applications in cosmetics, medicine, and aromatherapy.