Experience Calmness and the Spring Cleaning Disinfecting Power Of Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil By Emma Sanford   Plant Origin: Italy, Ivory Coast   Extraction Method: Pressed from the rind, rectified and void of terpines. It can also be produced by solvent extraction or vacuum distillation.   Bergamot is famous as being the flavoring used in Earl Grey tea. It is a fresh, sweet and fruit scent in the tea, and the scent is no different in therapeutic-grade essential oil of bergamot. Bergamot oil has calming, hormonal support properties, antidepressant support properties, and is antibacterial.   This special oil can do a lot more for you than just season your tea, however.   Let's take a look at some reasons why you might want to let bergamot out of the kitchen and into your natural self healing toolkit.   Welcome vitality back into your life and home with the invigorating fragrance of bergamot therapeutic-grade essential oil, while taking advantage of its remarkable cleansing and disinfecting power for spring cleaning. Add 5-10 drops to laundry, dishwashing, to each dryer load of clothes, and other areas in your home space that is in need of disinfecting.   Cold diffusing bergamot therapeutic-grade essential oil can be uplifting and relaxing. It is said to boost people's moods and is supportive in building self confidence.   Bergamot has been used in many skin-care products for hundreds of years, because of its ability to clear up oily skin and eliminate breakouts. It is a good choice for dealing with eczema and psoriasis as well.   The oil is said to be supportive of the liver, spleen and stomach. It may be helpful for eliminating urinary tract infections and is said to be good for calming the stomach.   It is thought to be beneficial and supporting to emotional release techniques related to reducing the effects of stress, depression, and feelings of fear.   It may also ease seasonal affective disorder and discomforts associated with PMS.   Taking a bath containing therapeutic-grade essential bergamot oil can help ease discomforting symptoms of cold and flu.   This oil is thought to assist people dealing with compulsive eating issues and anorexia.   The scent is famously used in many perfumes, and was the main ingredient in one of the first perfumes ever made.   Bergamot therapeutic-grade essential oil is extremely photo re-active, meaning that it should not be used before going out in the sun or being exposed to ultraviolet light within 72 hours.   A great way to use bergamot therapeutic-grade essential oil is in a cold diffuser. Just smelling this oil can help you feel uplifted and relaxed.   Applying a drop or two, to your temples can help you feel calm and more confident, and it can also be taken internally when a drop is diluted in four ounces of soy milk.   Consult your doctor before using bergamot oil if you are pregnant or under a doctor's care. Avoid getting this or any other therapeutic-grade essential oil in your eyes and always wash and rinse your hands thoroughly, before and after working with essential oils. Keep all therapeutic-grade essential oils out of the reach of children. More Articles on Essential Oils Enroll in Young Living Now!