Crysalis Bergamot Oil 50 ml

Botanical Name : Citrus aurantium Origin : India Mode of Extraction : Steam Distillation Main Constituents : Linalyl acetate, linalool, a-pinene, b-pinene Description : Clear Transparent Liquid Appearence : Yellowish-green liquid Organoleptic properties : Citrus woody orangelinalyl acetate Refractive index at 20 ?C : 1.464-1.467 Specific Gravity at 20 ?C : 0.875-0.880 Solubility: Almost insol in water; sol in 0.5 vol 95% alcohol, 2 vols 80% alcohol Use : For masking many disagreeable odors such as iodoform, naphthalene , etc. In perfumery, hair oils, pomade Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. Extraction : This oil is obtained by the process of cold pressing. The rind of both ripe and unripe fruit is used to extract the oil. Chemical Composition : A-pinene, myrcene, limonene, a-bergaptene, b-bisabolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, geraniol acetate and a-terpineol. Bergamot Oil Information : Bergamot oil is obtained from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit. The fruit ripens from green to yellow. The name is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold. Bergamot Oil Properties : The scent of the oil is basically citrus, yet fruity & sweet, with a warm spicy floral quality & is reminiscent of neroli as well as lavender oil. Bergamot Oil Uses: This oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, infection, anorexia, psoriasis, eczema & general convalescence. Therapeutic Properties: This oil is used in aromatherapy to combat anxiety and nervous tension, while assisting the urinary tract, as well as the respiratory system. Blends well with : Neroli and Lavender oil. Summary : This oil is extracted from fresh peel of the fruit. The oil is emerald green in color & smells spicier than lemon but with similar citrus quality. It is used as a flavoring agent in Earl Gray Tea. It is main ingredient in eu-de-cologne & commonly used in toiletries to refresh and relax. Precautions : Do not go in direct sunlight after applying this oil, it can cause burns when used on a sensitive skin.