Extracted from the peel of a species of the bitter orange tree (Citrus bergamia or alternatively Citrus aurantium bergamia) Bergamot Pure Essential Oil is a gift of soothing sunshine for the hearts and souls of aromatherapists the world over.
Amazingly he Bitter Orange tree provides 3 of our most popular essential oils.
Bergamot, cold pressed from the rind of the fruit
Petitgrain, extracted from the wood, twigs and leaves
Neroli, extracted from the tree's flowers
It's amazing how the essential oil pressed from the rind of this ugly, bumpy citrus fruit is revered the world over for its delicate perfume.
With the unique ability to be both calming and uplifting it is the basis for the well known citrus styled perfume 4711. Formulated in 1792. this was officially entitle to use the title Eau de Cologne