Overview
What is bergamot oil?
What are bergamot oil’s main benefits?
What are bergamot oil’s main drawbacks?
How does bergamot oil work?
Dosage Information
No dosage of bergamot essential oil for aromatherapy has been established. The dosages and methods of administration of bergamot essential oil (BEO) used in research vary. BEO can be applied to an absorbent medium (such as a pillow, a cotton ball, or a scent strip) and held near the face to inhale the scent;[1][2][3] used in an aromatherapy diffuser (several types are available; ultrasonic diffusers require the addition of water, while nebulizers and fan/evaporation diffusers do not);[4][5] or prepared as an aromatherapy spray.[6]
As a general guideline, most studies have used 3–5 drops of diluted or pure BEO, either applied to an absorbent medium or used in an aromatherapy diffuser; the duration of aromatherapy can be from 15 minutes to several hours or overnight. An aromatherapy spray can also be made by combining BEO with alcohol and water (30 drops BEO, 10 mL ethanol, 90 mL water); this spray can then be sprayed onto an absorbent medium.[6]
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the constituents of bergamot oil?
Is bergamot oil beneficial for relaxation?
Is bergamot oil beneficial for medical anxiety?
Is bergamot oil aromatherapy beneficial for pain relief?
Does bergamot oil have pain-relieving or anti-inflammatory potential when applied to the skin?
Is bergamot oil beneficial for peripartum depression?
Is bergamot oil beneficial for sleep quality?
Does bergamot oil have antimicrobial activity?
Can bergamot oil be useful in cancer treatment?
Can bergamot oil be used to develop a suntan?
Can the photosensitizing property of psoralens found in bergamot be medically useful?
Have there been phototoxic reactions to bergamot oil aromatherapy?
Are there any drawbacks to oral bergamot ingestion?
Is there any potential for drug interactions with bergamot oil?
How does aromatherapy work?
What are other names for Bergamot oil?
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