Oleum bergamottae

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Bergamot oil

Definition
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Yellow-green, pleasantly smelling essential oil obtained from the fresh fruit peel by pressing.

Ingredient(s)
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30-45% linalyl acetate, l-linalool, D-limonene, dihydrocumin alcohol, dipentene, camphene, nerol, terpineol, bergapten, lime and bergamot.

Note(s)
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Bergamot oil is phototoxic due to its bergapten content.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020