Essential Oil – Bergamot Mint

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml
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Botanical Name Mentha Citrata
Origin India
Part Leaf
Extraction Steam
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$18.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma Actually a member of the mint family that is very high in linalool and linalyl acetate, giving it a scent that is more lavender-citrus than "minty.
Category Minty | Herbaceous
Note Top - Middle
Intensity 4/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Bergamot Mint, Eau-de-cologne Mint, Horsemint, Wild Water Mint, Yerba Buena
Chinese 香柠檬薄荷
Japanese ベルガモットミント
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Botanical Family Lamiaceae
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Chemistry Esters, Monoterpenols
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Common Usage Emotional & Mental Wellness

  • The "De-Stresser": Unlike Peppermint, which is highly stimulating, Bergamot Mint is deeply relaxing. It is used to calm the "fight or flight" response during times of acute stress.
  • Emotional Balance: Its high linalool content makes it an excellent "harmonizer" for those feeling emotionally erratic, irritable, or overwhelmed.
  • Gentle Uplift: It provides a soft, refreshing mental boost without the "jittery" energy of stronger stimulants, making it perfect for late-afternoon fatigue.
  • Mental Clarity: Helps to clear "cobwebs" from the mind while keeping the body in a state of relaxed readiness.

Physical Comfort & Pain Relief

  • Soothing Headaches: When heavily diluted and applied to the temples or back of the neck, its cooling nature helps ease tension headaches.
  • Muscle Relaxant: Often used in massage blends to soothe minor muscle spasms and "twitching" caused by nervous tension.
  • Cooling Agent: Provides a gentle cooling sensation for hot, tired feet or "heavy" legs after a long day of standing.

Digestive & Respiratory Support

  • Gentle Digestive Aid: Used to ease "nervous" stomach issues, such as nausea or mild cramping, specifically when they are triggered by anxiety.
  • Soft Respiratory Opening: Because it lacks the high menthol content of Peppermint, it is a much gentler way to support clear breathing, especially for those who find standard mint oils too harsh.

Skincare & Hygiene

  • Skin Soothing: Helps to calm itchy skin, minor insect bites, or redness due to its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Deodorizing: Its fresh, citrus-herbal aroma is excellent for natural deodorants or room sprays, effectively neutralizing odors while providing a spa-like scent.
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Blending note Because it contains high amounts of linalool (the same relaxing compound found in Lavender), it is often used as a "softer" or more "citrusy" alternative to Lavender
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Do you know? Because of its sophisticated scent profile that bridges the gap between citrus, floral, and mint, Bergamot Mint is a secret favorite among high-end natural perfumers for creating "fresh" summer fragrances.
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Contraindication Generally considered one of the safest mint oils and is non-phototoxic. However, it should still be diluted in a carrier oil for topical application and used with caution around very young children
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