BERGAMOT

Composition and useful properties The chemical composition of bergamot consists of carbohydrates, water, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and a small amount of fat and protein. The main value of the fruit - it contains furocoumarins. These are substances with a photosensitizing effect, which contribute to the rapid pigmentation of the skin and help to get an even beautiful tan. The skin of bergamot contains valuable essential oils used in the perfumery and cosmetic industries, as well as in traditional and traditional medicine. The plant oil contains bisabolen, bergapten, limonene, terpineol, nerol, linalyl acetate.

Application Traditional medicine recommends the use of bergamot as a sedative, as well as a means of relieving cramps and dilating blood vessels. Infusions are used for problems with digestion and in diseases of the liver and biliary tract, in diseases of the nasopharynx, throat and mouth. A decoction based on the peel of bergamot is used in aromatherapy and brewed as tea.

Used as an external agent for the treatment of various skin inflammations and infections, as well as a cooling and soothing agent for relieving stressful conditions in sensitive skin. Bergamot is a good anti-parasitic and antihelminthic, also helps against many fungal diseases. Medicines for vitiligo (white spots on the skin) and alopecia (alopecia) are prepared from the raw material of the plant.

In cooking, bergamot is used to flavor various dishes, desserts, sweets, mousses, cocktails, spirits and other things. It is used to make the famous Earl Gray tea.