Bergamot - benefits and harms for men and women

Bergamot is a citrus tree obtained by selection of lemon and bitter orange (orange). Having Asian roots, aroused interest, recognition and value in the European city of Bergamo. Today, Italy is famous for the largest planted areas of this plant.

Despite the fact that in most people this exotic name is associated with fragrant tea with a light citrus fragrance, the spectrum of application of the exotic plant is much wider. And the high demand and mass use of products with bergamot in the composition allowed us to analyze the effectiveness and identify the benefits and harms of this component.

Where is bergamot used?

1. Perfumery industry. Essential oils derived from fruits and leaves give perfumes a delicate, lasting touch of tropical fruit. This is what attracted the attention of famous brands: Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, Lacoste ...
2. In cooking. Used in the preparation of desserts, main dishes and alcohol. This is a peculiar highlight of European cuisine. Most often, fragrance oil is used as an additive. From the peel of bergamot and the fruits themselves, marmalade and candied fruit are prepared, jam is cooked.
3. Aromatherapy Bergamot fragrance has a good relaxing effect. Improves mood. Helps deal with depression. The smell of plants is able to activate the activity of the brain.

It can rightly be considered an aphrodisiac. This is a great seasoning for a romantic dinner. Useful for both men and women. Bergamot is also used in medicine.

To understand the value of a plant, it is necessary to know its important components, their concentration and useful properties. Of the more than 300 components, the most valuable are:

1. L-Linalyl acetate (50%) - vinegar-linalool ether, a fragrance for a wide range of purposes.
2. Linal acetate (from 35 to 50%) - takes an active part in creating perfume combinations of odors.
3. D-Limonene - in small doses used in the perfume industry, in the cosmetic industry. It makes it possible to produce safe, non-alcoholic cosmetics. It perfectly dissolves fats.
4. Camphene - used as an insect repellent. Camphor is obtained from it.
5. Bergaptol.
6. α-pinene - camphor is synthesized from it and solvents can be made.
7. β-caryophyllene is a fragrance used in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes.
8. Bergapten is widely used in medicine. Photosensitizing drug. It treats skin diseases, including Vitiligo and psoriasis.
9. n-cymol, part of the food essences. It is used as a fragrance, subject to restrictions.
10. Limonene.
11. D-α-terpineol. Used as a bactericidal substance, in perfumery, for the production of solvents. Allows to synthesize aromas.
12. Sesquiterpenic alcohols — disinfectants, deodorants, paints, detergents and bioactive drugs.
13. Bound and free geraniol.
14. Methylanthranilate is the starting material for the production of aromatic substances.
15. Vitamins D, C, A, E, B vitamins - natural immunomodulators.

Bergamot Benefits

1. Buying tea from bona fide manufacturers, in which bergamot fruits are really present, you can protect yourself from colds and speed up the healing process in case of an existing problem. In addition to a pleasant taste and smell, this drink fights against germs and bacteria (stomatitis, infections of the oral cavity).
2. It is able to reduce high temperature (a compress is applied to the calf muscle). This is a valuable quality in cases when you can not take chemicals, medicines.
3. Bergamot oil is able to reduce pain with cystitis, urethritis.
4. Scientists have proven the positive effect of this fruit on diseases of the chronic nature of the digestive tract. This is due to a strong astringent effect.
5. An effective dietary product, 100 g of which contains 36 kcal. Improves metabolic processes in the body. It makes it possible to become slim smoothly, without stress for the body. The complex uses oil for anti-cellulite massage and fat-burning baths, which adds elasticity and firmness to the skin.
6. It normalizes the acid-base balance of gastric juice, helps to cope with cholecystitis and gastritis.
7. Drinking a cup of tea with bergamot in the morning, you can feel a surge of vigor. Tones up and reduces fatigue. Invigorates.
8. By including this drink in the diet, you can naturally calm the nervous system and normalize sleep, improve skin condition.
9. There have been cases of successful struggle with the fungus.
10. Relieves symptoms of vegetovascular dystonia, strengthens blood vessels.
11. Thanks to the components that break down fats, bergamot is often used in the production of hair care series. Eliminates oily sheen and gives silkiness. Seborrhea will no longer disturb.
12. Inhalation with essential oil will relieve swelling of the nasopharynx quickly and efficiently, and treated sites of insect bites will relieve itching and disinfect the surface of the skin.
13. Cases of healing from eczema, varicose veins, burns, acne, oily skin, boils have been recorded.
14. It has the effect of rejuvenation. Smoothes the skin and eliminates defects, refreshes.

It is worth noting that the effect of the hybrid on the human body is individual and is not a panacea.

Usage restrictions

It is not for nothing that doctors claim that drugs can not only save, but even destroy them with unreasonable use. Therefore, bergamot should not be taken lightly. It is also not suitable for everyone and has contraindications:

1. Essential oils exacerbate the effects of antibiotics. So with a course of taking medications, you should abandon tea drinking.
2. With the aggressive influence of the sun on the skin, tanning or prolonged exposure to open radiation, it is recommended to postpone.
3. Citrus allergy sufferers will not be able to appreciate the fruit or components.
4. In its pure form, oil can cause a burn.
5. Due to the pronounced smell, children under 12 years old are forbidden to use bergamot in any form.
6. Since tea invigorates and tones, it is better for people with insomnia to refrain from such a drink. The same reason and the ability to cause uterine contractions does not allow women who have a baby and during lactation to drink it.

Given the exotic fruit, the specificity of taste, this product is not available to us. At the disposal of the domestic consumer are offered teas, oil, concentrate for the Finnish bath, dried zest. If you have the opportunity to try this unusual type of citrus, do not forget about the ability to cause burns of the mucosa.

Storage

When deciding on something, you must pay attention to the expiration date and storage conditions. Bergamot oil does not lose its properties for 2 years, provided that the dishes are made of dark glass, and the concentrate is one year old. The optimum temperature regime is the conditions of a domestic refrigerator.

The pricing policy is affected by the dishes in which the product is packaged, namely the color of the container, composition (100% - essential oil) and the manufacturer.

Bergamot uses

1. To rinse the oral cavity, a few drops of oil are diluted in 100 ml of water - a good antiseptic is obtained.
2. To make a compress, you need to mix 50 ml of water and 4 drops of oil - it turns out a febrifuge.
3. It can be applied to the skin in its pure form with dermatitis.
4. Add a couple of drops to the shampoo - will help with seborrhea.
5. 2 drops of oil per liter of boiling water - inhalation of acute respiratory viral infections, Influenza.
6. Mixing 5 drops of lavender and bergamot, 3 drops of neroli - this composition prevents emotional exhaustion.
7. 5 drops of oil in a hot bath - you get a wonderful antispasmodic.
8. 5 gr. bergamot and 30 almond - you can treat several diseases with this composition - psoriasis, eczema, scabies.
9. 5 drops of oil and 10 ml of the base is a wound healing agent.
10. 3 drops of oil and 10 ml of the base - a medicine for rubbing into the trapezius muscle for pain.
11. You can add oil to shampoos, balms, soap, your favorite face mask (1:10). For the future, creams, ointments and masks are not procured.

Face masks

1. Mixing in equal proportions the oil of bergamot, jojoba and grape, get a nourishing mask for the skin.
2. A mixture of whipped protein of one egg and 5 drops of oil, applied for 10 minutes, will help narrow the pores on the face.
3. 5 drops of essential oil of bergamot and thyme, combined with grape oil, is a good way to cleanse the skin from the severity of the working day.

Hair care
To give the hair a healthy shine and silkiness, strengthen the bulbs, get rid of dandruff and dry skin, regenerate the skin - a useful extract will help.

1. The easiest and most effective way is to wet the scallop teeth with oil before combing.
2. Rinsing with water is effective with the addition of 5 drops of bergamot oil and 1 pine to 4 liters.
3. 20 g of oatmeal, 50 ml of yogurt without additives, yolks from two eggs, 5 drops of bergamot ether are a mask with which you can forever forget about oily hair. It is recommended to apply a mixture of beneficial ingredients on the hair. Create a thermal effect with a hat and a bath towel for 10 minutes. Rinse with herbal decoction.
4. A simple recipe will help to cope with dandruff. Three types of oils are mixed: jojoba, sandalwood and bergamot. Apply to the entire length of the hair and incubated for 30 minutes.

Mistress note

1. To make your favorite tea probably useful, increase the healing properties and avoid the use of artificial flavors will help to add a few drops of essential oil to the usual granules.
2. Countries famous for winemaking and cognac production widely use bergamot oil in their recipes.
3. A mixture of salt and extract is used to impregnate greens with aromas. This trick gives a special piquancy to salads.

A bottle of magic extract will be appropriate in the pantry of the hostess, first-aid kit, in a handbag and cosmetic bag.

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