Bergamot
Scientific name｜Citrus bergamia
Origin｜Italy
Classification｜Fruit series
Specifications｜500g-25kg Please contact sales for details
Extraction part｜Fruit peel
Extraction method | Cold-pressing
Plant family｜Rutaceae
Aroma｜Citrus and clean fruity fragrance
▎Essential Oil Introduction
The preferred source originates from the southern part of Italy, specifically the Calabria region, renowned worldwide as the birthplace of ancient Mediterranean civilizations and often referred to as the "toe" of Italy. The region enjoys abundant sunlight and excellent air quality, and the fertile volcanic ash soil nurtures citrus plants, resulting in sweet, juicy, and high-quality fruits.
The Bergamot tree yields fruit from late November to mid-February. During this period, Calabrians harvest the ripe and aromatic bergamot fruits, ensuring that the obtained bergamot essential oil possesses exceptional purity and abundant superior plant compounds.
▎Component Analysis
｜Main Component
Its components include linalyl acetate, limonene, linalool, as well as other compounds such as pinene, ß-phellandrene, and γ-terpene. Additionally, it contains trace amounts of non-volatile components with phototoxicity, such as bergamot furanocoumarin (FCF). The composition may vary depending on the origin. There are also bergamot essential oils available without furanocoumarins (FCF).
Citrus oils are primarily composed of active monoterpenes. However, bergamot's main components, linalyl acetate and linalool, are also representative compounds of "true lavender." As a result, bergamot exhibits remarkable calming and soothing effects.
｜Component 1：Linalyl acetate
▸ The chemical structure of Linalyl acetate.
｜Component 2：Linalool
▸ The chemical structure of Linalool.
｜Research Validation
▸ The use of bergamot essential oil for aromatherapy has been studied in relation to anxiety and mild mood disorders caused by stress.
▸ Research on the efficacy and mildness of inhaling bergamot essential oil for mental health indicates that bergamot aromatherapy can serve as an adjunctive therapy for maintaining personal psychological well-being.
▸ Bergamot essential oil has been studied for its ability to relieve anxiety and stress.
▸ As early as the 16th century, Italy had already established the bergamot essential oil industry. Regarding the biological origin of bergamot varieties and whether economically valuable subspecies are mutations or hybrids, there is still no consensus. While bergamot fruit is inedible, its oil has diverse uses. It is not only used in perfumery but also serves as a flavoring agent for Earl Grey tea, tobacco, and various foods.
｜Raw Material Certifications
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Certificate of Analysis (COA)
GC/MS Report
Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS)
Raw Material Product Technical Data Sheet
IFRA51
Conformity Certificate
82 EU allergens
▎References
1.Straface M, Makwana R, Palmer A, Rombolà L, Aleong JC, Morrone LA, Sanger GJ. Inhibition of Neuromuscular Contractions of Human and Rat Colon by Bergamot Essential Oil and Linalool: Evidence to Support a Therapeutic Action. Nutrients. 2020 May 12;12(5):1381.
2.Rombolà L, Scuteri D, Adornetto A, Straface M, Sakurada T, Sakurada S, Mizoguchi H, Corasaniti MT, Bagetta G, Tonin P, Morrone LA. Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Bergamot Essential Oil Are Insensitive to Flumazenil in Rats. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 Aug 14;2019:2156873.
3.Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia ) Essential Oil Inhalation Improves Positive Feelings in the Waiting Room of a Mental Health Treatment Center: A Pilot Study: Essential Oil Inhalation Improves Positive Feelings. March 2017 Phytotherapy Research 31(Suppl)
4.Rational Basis for the Use of Bergamot Essential Oil in Complementary Medicine to Treat Chronic Pain. Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 16, Number 9, 2016, pp. 721-728(8).
5.Eri Watanabe et al.Effects of Bergamot (Citrus bergamia (Risso) Wright & Arn.) Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Mood States, Parasympathetic Nervous System Activity, and Salivary Cortisol Levels in 41 Healthy Females. Forsch Komplementmed 2015;22:43– 49.
6.A.MarinoaI.Paternitia. et al. Role of natural antioxidants and potential use of bergamot in treating rheumatoid arthritis. PharmaNutrition.Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015, Pages 53-59.
7.LauraSánchez-González et al. Study of the release of limonene present in chitosan films enriched with bergamot oil in food simulants. Journal of Food Engineering.Volume 105, Issue 1, July 2011, Pages 138-143.
8.LauraSánchez-González et al. Effect of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and chitosan coatings with and without bergamot essential oil on quality and safety of cold-stored grapes. Postharvest Biology and Technology.Volume 60, Issue 1, April 2011, Pages 57-63.
9.Bagetta G, Morrone LA, Rombolà L, et al. 2010. Neuropharmacology of the essential oil of bergamot. Fitoterapia 81: 453–461.
10.Rombolà L, Corasaniti MT, Rotiroti D, Tassorelli C, Sakurada S, Bagetta G, Morrone LA.Effects of systemic administration of the essential oil of bergamot (BEO) on gross behaviour and EEG power spectra recorded from the rat hippocampus and cerebral cortex. Funct Neurol. 2009 Apr-Jun;24(2):107-12.
11.Genetic variability to essential oil composition in four citrus fruit species. June 2006 Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(2).
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