Bergamot
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Botanical
Name: |
Citrus aurantium var.bergamia |

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Family: |
Rutaceae |
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Country
of Origin: |
Ivory Coast (Italy-FCF) |
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Method
of Extraction: |
Expressed (Vacuum distilation) |
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Part
of plant used for making oil: |
Peel of fruit |
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Properties: |
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antiseptic (pulmonary, genito-urinary), Antispasmodic, Antitoxic, Antiviral, Carminative, Deodorant, Digestive, Diuretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Laxative, Neurotonic, Parasiticide, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stimulates Immune System, Stomachic, Tonic, Uplifting, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
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Precautions:
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Unsuitable for home use.Phototoxicity due to Furocoumarins (especially Bergapten) Avoid direct sunlight for 6 hours following topical application. Advised to use FCF - Furocoumarin Free oil.
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