Bergamot

Citrus Bergamia-extracted from the cold pressure of the rind of the nearly ripe fruit or steam distilled.  Fresh, sweet-fruity, slightly balsamic and herbaceous undertone. Used extensively in the fragrance industry—a classic ingredient of colognes. 

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic. May be irritating.  Sensitizer  and Phototoxic. Dilute well for topical use. Steam distilled and “FCF” bergamot do not cause phototoxicity or hypersensitivity to sunlight. Wait at least six hours before going out in the sunlight if you use cold pressed bergamot.

CHARACTER:  "Joyful Adventurer”Refreshing, Uplifting, Encouraging,   optimistic, spontaneous, Clarity, Ethereal lightness

 ETHERIC COLORS: Deep Greens, Blue, Magenta, Orange

NUMBER:  2 

GEMS:  Watermelon Tourmaline, Carnelian, Dark Green Aventurine  

 CHAKRA:  4, 3, 5 

ELEMENT:  Fire, Air

MUSIC NOTE: Treble D

PERFUME NOTE:  Top/Middle

Blending Factor: 7 - 10

ASTRO:  Sun

ENERGY TYPE:  Predominately 1 or 2; Cool, Dry

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Concentration, Confidence, Balance, Strength, Joy, Motivation, Cheer, Harmony, Alertness, Assertive,  Creative, Focused, Self-esteem, Rediscover spontaneity and optimism.

USED FOR HEALING THESE NEGATIVE EMOTIONS: Addiction, Amnesia, Anger, Anxiety, Apathy, Burnout, Confusion, Depression, Exhaustion, Fear, Grief, Hysteria, Loneliness, Stress, Insomnia

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, wounds, sore throat, cystitis, colds, fever, flu, ulcers, candida,   digestive problems, intestinal worms, fungal infections, muscle aches  cough, herpes simplex, inflammation, PMS, psoriasis, shingles, virus, asthma

  

PROPERTIES:  antispasmodic,  insect repellent, analgesic, cellular regeneration, targets female hormones.     

PERSONALITY:

+Caring, considerate, full of energy.  Joyful approach to life.

+Being around….is as joyful as walking through a field of sunflowers.

+Found usually in the caring professions or any job requiring skill, energy, ambition.

+Positive, confident, out-going, charismatic.

+Not afraid to put themselves in line for the best position.

+Often drift toward the media, where they enjoy being up-front as presenter or spokesperson.

+Good with children.  Energy level compatible.

+Enjoys the thrill of new adventure…fun is climbing mountains or running white water.

+People always feel so much better after seeing them. They have incredible empathy for others who are feeling distressed, even to feeling  emotional pain.

-If negative, can plummet into the depths of despair, but doesn’t allow people to see how sad they’re feeling.  People are inclined to think they don’t have a care in the world.

BLENDS: Anahata, Chocolate Jelly Rings,  Cinnamon Bears, Deep River,  Dragon Quest,  Green Tourmaline,   Legend, Horse Whisper, Kachina,  Kayenta,     Kolob Trail,  Manipura, Princess Bride, Point Sublime, Rose Spirit,  Symphony,   Timberline,   Tropical Trail,   Visudda

ARCHETYPES:  SPOKESPERSON, ACTOR, CHILD ETERNAL, COMMUNICATOR, MAGPIE

Blends well with any oil, especially CISTUS, HELICHRYSUM,  JASMINE, CYPRESS, GERANIUM, LEMON, CHAMOMILE, JUNIPER, CORIANDER, and VIOLET.

 Has over 300 chemical constituents.  (Linalyl acetate (30-60%), linalol, sesquiterpenes, terpenes, bergapten, limonene, beta pinene, gamma terpinene)