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WOW DID NOT KNOW BERGAMOT A CITRUS!
Bergamot Oil is taken from the Bergamot Tree (Citrus bergamia), which is named after the Italian city of Bergamot where it was first grown. The oil from Bergamot has been used for many years as a supplement and treatment for a wide range of conditions such as fevers, skin and mouth problems, respiratory conditions and other illnesses.

Tea Infused With Bergamot Oil - Earl Grey
Perhaps Bergamot Oil's most recognized claim to fame is in Earl Grey tea. The Bergamot Orange, taken from the Bergamot Tree, is used to give Earl Grey tea it's unique flavour. The citric qualities of the Bergamot Orange combine with the more full-bodied and rounder taste of black tea, creating a wonderfully unique blend of tea.

Bergamot Oil's Health Benefits
Pure Bergamot Oil can be a great supplement that is easy to use in the treatment of many illnesses. Bergamot Oil can be added to mouthwash to get rid of halitosis. Inhaling it from a tissue will help counter a cold, decrease the effects of PMS and help you to de-stress. It is also used as a natural insect repellant, just mix it with some lotion. You can also use Bergamot Oil in conjunction with a massage as it is known to lessen fatigue and tension. Bergamot Oil can also work well to remove acne and varicose veins.
here is some more info: Bergamot Essential Oil
Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
Aroma: Sweet and Spicy
Properties: Antispasmodic, Antidepressant and Antiseptic
Health Benefits: Acne, Cold, Boils, Cystitis, Loss of Appetite, Sore Throat, Mouth Infections, Chicken Pox and Flatulence



Bergamot is known to cheer up the mood by alleviating stress. It serves as a great antidepressant. It is antifungal and antibacterial in nature. Bergamot essential oil is said to possess anti inflammatory properties. It helps a great deal in combating sorrows and melancholy. It inhibits the growth of pathogenic microbes. Being an antiseptic, it heals the injuries pretty fast. To know more about the bergamot essential oil use, read on.

Bergamot oil hinders the expansion of nervous and muscular spasms, thus acting as a wonderful antispasmodic. It prevents the human body from being adversely affected by germs. It averts the spread of germs, thereby serving as an excellent disinfectant. It plays the role of an expectorant by fastening the removal of mucus from the respiratory tract. It has a major contribution in regulating the body mechanism.

Bergamot essential oil massage is just apt for tired and aching muscles, as it assuages pain and relieves tension and stress. Bergamot oil also finds its way in the making of body toner. Its light, sweet smell refreshes the mind and enhances the mood. It aids in augmenting the blood circulation and is also the best remedy for combating lethargy and physical fatigue. Bergamot essential oil is extremely beneficial in treating acne, cold, boils, cystitis, loss of appetite, sore throat, mouth infections, chicken pox and flatulence. It is due to the manifold health benefits of bergamot essential oil that it is considered extremely valuable.

Note: Bergamot is quite sensitive to light; therefore its use should be avoided when exposed to sunlight. Owing to its antispasmodic properties, pregnant women should refrain from its use.

here is more info: Bergamot, Citrus begamia
Parts Used
Medicinal Uses Bergamot has been used in traditional medicine for intestinal worms and fever, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and skin problems. The fresh, uplifting scent of bergamot essential oil is used to stabilize the emotions, calm and tone the nervous system, relieve tension and insomnia, and is beneficial for anxiety and depression. Bergamot aids the digestion and can relieve symptoms of colic and gas when massaged into the abdomen. Bergamot is very useful as an anti-infectious agent and is effective against a wide number of microorganisms. Essential Oil Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit. The aroma of bergamot oil is sweet and citrusy, but has a warm floral quality absent in lemon and orange. Along with neroli and lavender it is one of the principal ingredients in the classic Eau-de-Cologne. It is an excellent deodorizer or room spray and a refreshing and relaxing bath oil. Bergamot's fresh uplifting aroma is used in aromatherapy to stabilize emotions and relieve tension. It is a nervous system tonic, with a calming influence on states on anxiety and depression. Use the oil in massage blends, aroma lamps, and baths.
Aromatherapy Benefits Mood Uplfting *Stress Relief *
Dosage and Prep Methods Essential Oil
Remedies using Bergamot
Properties Health Benefits **Antibacterial *,relieves smooth muscle spasm *,Ease stomach pains, expells gas *,Promotes the forming of scar tissue *,Deodorant *,Aids digestion *,Reduces fever *,Sedative *,Skin tonic *,cleanse worms and parasites *,Heals cuts, wounds, sores *,Pain relieving *,
Health Uses, Treatments and Remedies Air Fresheners
Anxiety/Panic
As a nerve sedative it is valuable for depression and states of anxiety.. (23)
Candida/Yeast Infection
Bergamot is antibacterial, and effective in treatment of bladder infections and vaginitis used in a sitz bath. (33)
Deodorants/Perfumes
Along with neroli and lavender it is one of the principal ingredients in the classic Eau-de-Cologne.
Depression
As a nerve sedative it is valuable for depression and states of anxiety.. (23)
Digestion/Indigestion
To aid digestion, and relieve colic, and gas a blend of the oil can be used to massage the abdomen. (33)
Herpes
For cold sores or herpes lessions apply 1 drop of bergamot neat as needed. (33)
Sore Throat/Laryngitis
To treat sore throats use 3 drops of bergamot in gargle with 1/8 teaspoon salt in 1/2 cup warm water. (33)

Side Effects: Increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Bergamot oil has a slightly irratation effect on the skin in high concentrations, but the reverse if used in moderation (1%). It must never be used neat on the skin in the presence of sunlight.
Plant Native to Asia, now cultivated in southern Italy and the Ivory Coast, Bergamot is a small tree that grows up to 16 feet, with fruit that looks similar to small, pear shaped oranges.
Not to be confused with the herb bee balm,sometimes know as bergamot, because its leaves recall the smell of the true bergamot tree.
Quick Tips Quick Tips
Apply 1 drop bergamot essential oil neat to cold sores, as needed. (LC).

[ladycolorado]

i want to give jan credit for this thank you so much. it is what is in earl grey tea and i drink this alot. i admit drink with the caffeine in it because when decaffinated the antioxidants are also removed i do this in moderation. . here are some links for bergamont oil, this one is for uk customers: http://www.essentialoilsonline.co.uk..._to_J.html#a22 . here is a lik for usa customers: http://www.thesage.com/catalog/EssentialOils.html . here are some recipies for natural homemade cleaners which have many ingredients the disease hates! here they are: All-Purpose Household Cleaner
What you will need:
Liquid Soap (Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap)
White distilled vinegar
Borax
Essential oil
16-oz trigger spray bottle

Mix 2 tbsp. of vinegar with 1 tsp. Borax. Fill rest of bottle with very hot water. Shake well. Add ¼ cup of liquid soap. Add 10 -15 drops of lemon oil or bergamot.

Dish Wash Blend
Fill a 22-oz bottle with castile soap. Add 15 drops of lemon oil, 6 drops of lavender oil, and 6 drops of Bergamot oil.

Natural Soft Scrub
What you will need:
½ cup baking soda
½ cup liquid soap
5 - 10 drops pure antiseptic essential oil (lavender, tea tree, or rosemary)

Place the baking soda in a bowl. Slowly pour in liquid soap, stirring constantly until frosting-like. Add oil.

Bathroom Cleaner
Combine 2 tsp. of Borax, 4 tbsp. of distilled white vinegar, 4 cups of very hot water, and ¼ tsp. of liquid soap. Add a few drops of tea tree oil.

Stain Remover
Get a fresh lemon or lime and baking soda. Wet the stain and pour on the baking soda. Squeeze lemon juice over the stain. Let it set for a few hours. Finish by rubbing off remainder with a sponge.

Glass Cleaner
Get an 8-oz spray bottle. Fill halfway with vinegar and then add water to fill rest of bottle. Add some lemon oil to the mixture.

Furniture Polish
Fill an 8-oz squirt bottle with ¾ cup of olive oil, ¼ cup of white vinegar, and ¾ tsp. of lemon oil or food-grade lemon extract. Shake and start dusting.

Floor Cleaner
Fill a bucket with hot water. Add Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap and a drop of vinegar. This solution works great on your floors.

Carpet Deodorizer
Combine baking soda, corn starch (equal parts), and 10 drops of lavender oil into a shaker container (use a clean Kraft cheese container). Sprinkle on carpet. Let it set for an hour and then vacuum.

Other Cleaning Ideas
Peroxide 3% or lemon juice and sunlight makes a great natural bleach. Club Soda is a great emergency spotter for spills on carpet and clothes.

Plants: Nature’s Air Purifiers
Are you ready to grow some fresh air in your house? After all that cleaning, it’s time to remove toxins in the air by purchasing some plants. A Boston fern helps to remove air pollutants, especially formaldehyde, and adds humidity to the indoor environment. The Ficus Alii is a large plant that also helps to purify the air and remove chemical vapors. A corn plant prefers bright light but can live in semi-shade. It is an excellent house plant to help remove formaldehyde.

Plants should be placed every 100 yards to do the job of eliminating toxic vapors in your home.

Other Air Purifiers
To further enhance the quality of the air, my family purchased an air purifier by Shaklee, aromatherapy diffuser, soy candles with essential oils (not synthetic fragrance), Salt lamps(health food store), and a Rainbow Home Cleaning System vacuum(uses water instead of bags). Other hydro vacuums that are less expensive to consider are Thane’s H20 Vac and Frontgate’s Water Filtration Hydro Vacuum.

By the process of eliminating chemicals, we can create the safe-haven home we deserve. The more educated we are the better our choices.

God gave us all these wonderful resources to live the best we can, and, in turn, we should take care of His beautiful creations— including ourselves, His masterpieces!


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References
The Safe Shopper’s Bible, David Steinman & Samuel S. Epstein, M.D.
Clean House, Clean Planet, Karen Logan
How to Grow Fresh Air, Dr. B.C. Wolverton

Shelly Ballestero is a licensed esthetician, make-up artist, beauty editor of Lifestyle Magazine, and author. Shelly has studied under Emmy Award winner Eve Pearl, head make-up artist for ABC's The View. In addition, Shelly is one of the make-up experts for Jane Iredale cosmetics and participates in the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa conference. Shelly and her husband, Angelo, a worship pastor, live in Windermere, Florida, with their two children. (Photo of Shelly courtesy of Katie Meehan, www.phfocus.com.) Look for Shelly's upcoming book, Beauty by God, to release later this year.



(LC).

[gumball]

hi ladycolorado thank you for the information and recipes thanks to jan too the earl grey tea that you are talking about can you buy this at the grocery store or at the health food store? thanks gumball

[ladycolorado]

both actually constant comment and celestial seasonings both make earl grey tea. a non bergomont tea but one i enjoy: celestial seasonings antioxidant green tea it is yummy too. :P . or you can ge the drops put a drop or two into your favorite green tea. the drops have many uses as you just read. thanks gumball. (LC).

[Jan]

How sweet! I didn't deserve any credit for this stuff, though! Look at all the work you did, LC! All I did was use the stuff and tell you about using it. Actually, i think I misunderstood something you said, and had to go back and find out what i said that was wrong! By that time, you had discovered the wealth of ages concerning this oil! I didn't know it could do all of that! Sadly, it took me who knows how long to find what you found out!...Here!From you! I'm going to go sniff some before I go to bed and see if it helps me sleep any better or longer.
I have to roam around here more!
Thanks!
Jan

[ladycolorado]

pm me can call me if send private message phone number what i am here for, (LC).