How to Use Bergamot Essential Oil to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Bergamot Essential Oil is an interesting oil. It actually comes from the skin of a citrus fruit that is inedible. The fruit looks similar to a lime, but it bumpy!

Here is what bergamot looks like:

Bergamot essential oil has a fresh, citrusy scent. It is uplifting, mood boosting, and stress-reducing.

It has even been used to help reduce anxiety during radiation treatments. [source].

Go here to read more about the studies that have been done with bergamot essential oil.

Because of it's anxiety reducing power and mood-boosting properties, Bergamot essential oil is a great oil to have on hand during stressful situations (like the holiday season!)

Diffuse

To get the stress-reducing benefits from bergamot essential oil, add a few drops to a diffuser (see your diffuser's directions for amounts, usually between 2-5 drops).

If you don't have a diffuser, open the bottle of eo and gently sniff it. Or, apply two or three drops to a tissue and hold close to your nose and inhale.

Use in a Massage Oil

Bergamot essential oil can be used as part of a massage oil to help reduce stress and promote relaxation. However, it is important to note that bergamot can make skin photosensitive. So, it's important not to use this when you plan to go out in the sun. 

To make a relaxing massage oil:

Blend 4 ounces of carrier oil (like avocado, olive, or sweet almond oil) with 5 drops of bergamot essential oil and 5 drops of lavender essential oil. Use to massage the hands, feet, or body.

Learn more about diluting essential oils here.

You might also enjoy this lemon-lime sugar scrub recipe which includes a few drops of bergamot.

Bergamot essential oil is readily available from Mountain Rose Herbs and Amazon.com and Rocky Mountain Oils.

 

 

 

WARNING: Bergamot essential oil is phototoxic, meaning it can make skin sensitive to sunlight. Avoid sun exposure after applying to skin.

 Have you tried bergamot essential oil for stress/anxiety reduction? I'd love to hear what you think!

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