Bergamot
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Botanical Name |
Monarda didyma |
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Other Names |
Bee balm, Indian's plum, monardo, oswego tea, scarlet mop |
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Native to |
North America |
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Description |
Hardy perennial.60-90cm/2-3ft. Leaves - oval, toothed, pointed. Stem-hard, ridged, square, slightly hairy tinged red near leaves joints. Flowers-tight clusters, tubular, shaggy scarlet blooms June-August |
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Native to |
North America |
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Parts Used |
Root, Tops and Leaves |
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Cultivation |
Rich moist soil full sun or partial shade. |
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Propagation |
Roots divided every 3 years. Stem cuttings taken in summer. Likes morning sun only |
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Harvesting |
Leaves - spring, summer Flowers when available. Can be dried and stored |
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Respiratory |
Catarrh, sore throats |
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Digestive |
Nausea, flatulence |
Bergamot
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Botanical Name |
Citrus bergamia Citrus Aurantium Sub Bergamia |
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Family |
Rutaceae |
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Other Names |
Bergamia, Citrus aurantium subsp, |
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Description |
Tree with height up to 4.5m/15ft, smooth oval leaves, white flowers small round yellow/green fruit |
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Aroma |
Spicy |
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Native to |
Asia |
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Cultivated in |
Italy |
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Parts Used |
Fruit, rind |
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Actions |
Analgesic, anthelmintic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, cicatrisant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, deodorant, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticidal, laxative, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary |
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Extraction |
Cold compression of fruit peel |
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Constituents |
Essebtial oil containing terpenes and sesquiterpenes -30-60% linalyl acetate, (11-22%) linalool, limonene, phellandrene, B-farnesene, alpha-trans bergamotene, beta bisabolene, alpha – and beta – pinenes. alkanes, furocoumarins Nerol, turpineol, bergatene, dipentene |
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Combines with |
Cypress, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, patchouli, ylang ylang |
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Note |
Top |
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Skin |
Acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, insect bites, insect repellent, psoriasis, scabies, spots |
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Respiratory |
Halitosis, sore throats, tonsillitis |
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Digestive |
Flatulence, loss of appetite |
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Genito-urinary |
Cystitis, leucorrhoea, pruritis, thrush |
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Immune |
Colds, fever, flu |
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Nervous system |
Anxiety, depression, negativity, obsession, regret, confidence, shyness, stress |
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Other Uses |
Fragrance, cosmetics, toiletries, food, Earl grey tea |
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Other Notes |
Often confused with Bergamot (Monarda didyma) Named after the Italy city Bergamo in Lombardy |
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Caution |
Essential oil: Do not use on babies, children or infants. Do not use within 3 hours of going out into the sun or using a sun bed Its name is derived from Bergamo – a town in Italy where it was first cultivated It is said to protect against the evil eye and is used in voodoo initiation rituals |