Known also as bergamot, bee balm, horsemint and oswego tea. Obtained by steam distillation of the flowers. This essential oil is clear to pale yellow with sweet floral and light fruity fragrance.
Main Components: cymene, carvacrol and its methyl ether, thymol, pinene.
Actions*: antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, antiinflammatory, expectorant, nervine, stimulant, diuretic.
Applications*: anti-stress, anti-depressant, headaches, colds, good for all types of respiratory problems, gingivitis, gastric disorders, skin infections, yeast infections, prostatitis, wounds.
Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritant, hypo-sensitizing.