Health Benefits of Bergamot essential oil | Fusion - WeRIndia

Bergamot belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is a hybrid of bitter orange and lemon.

Bergamot essential oil helps elevate mood. It relieves stress, anxiety and depression.

It is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to improve the function of the digestive system and skin health.

Bergamot essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Here is a list of health benefits of bergamot essential oil:

• Bergamot essential oil has antidepressant properties and hence can ease depression symptoms. It improves mood and cheerfulness and increases energy levels.
• It acts as a muscle relaxant and lowers fatigue. It reduces stress and anxiety.
• Bergamot essential oil helps lower blood pressure. A study conducted on 52 patients revealed that bergamot oil significantly reduced blood pressure levels. These patients used bergamot essential oil in combination with lavender and ylang-ylang essential oil.
• Due to its antibacterial properties, it prevents bacterial and fungal infections.
• It prevents food-borne diseases and fights against food poisoning.
• It can lower cholesterol levels in the body due to the flavonoids in it.
• It is believed that this oil aids in digestion by stimulating digestive juices.
• Bergamot oil has Linalool and carvacrol to help relieve pain and inflammation. These are analgesic as well. The topical application of the oil reduces pain and inflammation.
• This oil prevents tooth decay and dental cavities. Thus, it improves oral health. It can be used as a mouthwash to prevent bad breath.
• It relieves skin irritation and itching. It also removes marks and scars from the skin when applied regularly.
• Topical application of the oil is safe. Using the oil in small amounts directly or with the other carrier oils is also considered safe.
• Avoid using this oil when you go out in the sunlight as the bergapten, a substance in this oil is phototoxic. This may cause redness and swelling.

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