Bergamot peel (Citrus Bergamia)

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Bergamot peel (Citrus bergamia) is prized for its uplifting, aromatic essential oils and mild carminative properties, traditionally used to ease digestive discomfort and reduce mild anxiety and stress, while also serving as a flavorful, antioxidant-rich addition to teas and remedies.

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Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Italian folk medicine to treat fevers and parasitic infections, as a digestive aid, and as the signature flavoring in Earl Grey tea, while in aromatherapy it has been used for its uplifting and calming properties to relieve stress and anxiety.

Potential Benefits: May help reduce anxiety and stress, support digestive comfort, exhibit antimicrobial properties against certain bacteria and viruses, and promote skin health by helping to combat acne.

Warnings: Contains bergapten, which is highly phototoxic, causing severe skin reactions (redness, blistering) with sun or UV exposure for up to 12 hours after application; always dilute properly (max 0.4% for leave-on products), avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding, and never ingest the essential oil.

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