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Bergamot is a member of the mint family, and its leaves have a citrus-like flavor. It grows up to 1 m (3 feet) high. The flowers vary and several colors, varying from pink and mauve to a rich scarlet can be found.
Parts used

The leaves and flowers are used.
Properties

Bergamot is an herb with a savory and fruity flavor, an aromatic and stimulant, especially improving digestion.
Therapeutic uses skin infection

* Internal use
o Bergamot is used medicinally to relieve symptoms of colds and chest or throat complaints, and for mild digestive complaints.
o Native American Indians made an herb tea from bergamot leaves for this purpose.
* External use
o The leaves are used in fruit drinks and the petals for decorating salads.
o Bergamot leaves and petals (dried or fresh) are added to hot water for a revitalizing and perfumed bath.
* Aromatherapy and essential oil use
o Bergamot essential oil is used in aromatherapy to combat anxiety and nervous tension, while assisting the urinary tract, as well as the respiratory system.
o Topically it benefits problem skin, especially when it can also be linked to stress - such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.
o Also useful for varicose veins, wounds and seborrhea.
o Bergamot oil has the following properties
+ anti-anxiety
+ analgesic
+ anti-depressant
+ antiseptic
+ anti-spasmodic
+ carminative
+ cicatrisant
+ deodorant
+ digestive
+ expectorant
+ insecticide
+ sedative
+ tonic