Citrus Bergama, the bergamot orange, is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green colour similar to a lime, depending on ripeness. Genetic research into the ancestral origins of extant citrus cultivars found Bergamot Orange to be a probable hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. Bergamot is a beautiful addition to blends.
- Antidepressant: Helps lift depression and symptoms related to it
- Antispasmodic: Calms, slows muscle spasm
- Antiviral: Kills virus, or helps prevent a virus developing
- Antiseptic: Prevents or removes infection - gargling with diluted clove oil helps in easing throat pain and irritation. Also good for bad breath
- Laxative: Promotes evacuation of the bowel
- Sedative: Calms the nervous system
- Uplifting: Helps positive thinking, lifts the emotions
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammations