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  Bergamot orange - Definition, explanation
The Bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia or Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) ssp.
The fruit, produced in Italy, is a cross between the pear lemon and the Seville orange or grapefruit.
The Bergamot orange is unrelated to the herb of the same name.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/b/be/bergamot_orange_1.php   (126 words)

  
  Bergamot orange - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The fruit, produced in Italy, is a cross between the pear lemon and the Seville orange or grapefruit.
The Bergamot orange is unrelated to the herb of the same name.
Bergamot oil is also used to assist mental performance and was once used by professional Starcraft players in Korea.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bergamot_orange   (279 words)

  
 Cook's Thesaurus: Citrus Fruit
mandarin orange Notes: These have a pleasant enough flavor, but their big asset is that they come out of their peels and segment easily, so you can eat them in your good clothes.
Florida oranges are juicier, and better suited to squeezing, while California oranges segment more easily and are better for eating out of hand.
Seville orange = bitter orange = bigarade orange = sour orange Notes: These are too bitter for eating out of hand, but they make a wonderful orange marmalade and the sour juice is perfect for certain mixed drinks.
www.foodsubs.com /Fruitcit.html   (1186 words)

  
 Bergamot
Bergamot essential oil is from the peel of the Bergamot orange.
Bergamot is a powerful antiseptic, has a natural deodorizing effect and is therapeutic to depression and anxiety.
Bergamot fruit is pale yellow in color and is round to pear shaped being about 2 3/4" to 4" long.
www.wellbeingsonline.com /Aroma-pedia/Bergamot.htm   (206 words)

  
 Sour Orange
The sour orange is native to southeastern Asia.
The first sweet orange budwood was grafted onto sour orange trees in pioneer dooryards and, from that time on, the sour orange became more widely grown as a rootstock in all citrus-producing areas of the world than for its fruit or other features.
The flowers of the Bergamot are small, sweetly fragrant; the fruits round or pear-shaped, with strongly aromatic peel and acid pulp.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/sour_orange.html   (1899 words)

  
 Bergamot - Citrus bergamia
It is a member of the citrus family and is sometimes known as the Bergamot Orange.
The Bergamot tree grows to about 12 ft. tall and produces a yellow fruit that is a cross between an orange and grapefruit, but with a pear-like shape.
Bergamot is one of the most widely used oils in the perfumery and toiletry industry.
www.itsmynature.net /Articles/Bergamot.html   (484 words)

  
 Bergamot is largely used for digestion problems and to make a flavorful tea with.
Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit.
Bergamot (Best Quality) Grade 2 Essential Oil 1 oz: ES The Kalyx label provides all the important information about the essential oil, including botanical name, part of plant used, method of isolation, country of origin, chemical class of the oil (monoterpene, sesquiterpene, monoterpenol, sesquiterpenol, aldehyde, ketone, ester, etc.) and commercial grade of the oil.
Bergamot Mint Herb Grade 2 Essential Oil 1 oz: ES The Kalyx label provides all the important information about the essential oil, including botanical name, part of plant used, method of isolation, country of origin, chemical class of the oil (monoterpene, sesquiterpene, monoterpenol, sesquiterpenol, aldehyde, ketone, ester, etc.) and commercial grade of the oil.
www.taoherbfarm.com /herbs/herbs/bergamot.htm   (3452 words)

  
 Bergamot - Herb Database + Images
Extensively cultivated in southern France and Italy for a long time, it is believed the orange blossom as a symbol for marriage originated there.
Bergamot oil is used to flavor Earl Grey tea; also hard candy, tobacco, some chewing gum, baked goods and desserts.
Orange blossom water is used in desserts such as blancmange and in pastries.
earthnotes.tripod.com /bergamot_h.htm   (304 words)

  
 Bergamot, perfume, aromatherapy, essential oil, natural perfumes, aromatherapie
Bergamot essential oil is one of the most useful in neuro-psychiatric field for the cure of neurosis, depressions and anxious states.
To wear the scent of the Bergamot helps us to reopen the heart when it is closed from the pain of grief.
The essence of Bergamot is used in wide measure in aroma-cosmetic for the cure of the skin and is one of the main ingredients of traditional Cologne waters.
www.profumo.it /perfume/aromatherapy/essential_oils/bergamot.htm   (150 words)

  
 Bergamot oil (Citrus bergamia) - information on the origin, source, extraction method, chemical composition, ...
Bergamot oil is made from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but in a pear-shape.
Bergamot oil can cause burns when used on a sensitive skin which is then exposed to sunlight, as the high content of bergaptene can cause photo-toxicity.
Bergamot oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, infection (all types including skin), anorexia, psoriasis, eczema and general convalescence.
www.essentialoils.co.za /essential-oils/bergamot.htm   (865 words)

  
 Barrys-Tea.com : Articles : Bergamot Oil
Bergamot Oil is taken from the Bergamot Tree (Citrus bergamia), which is named after the Italian city of Bergamot where it was first grown.
The oil from Bergamot has been used for many years as a supplement and treatment for a wide range of conditions such as fevers, skin and mouth problems, respiratory conditions and other illnesses.
Perhaps Bergamot Oil's most recognized claim to fame is in Earl Grey tea.
store.barrys-tea.com /articles/bergamot_oil.html   (256 words)

  
 Ornamental Orange Trees from Global Orange Groves - The Choice For An Orange Tree In The UK
The oranges are generally used in cooking for puddings, sweets and sauces as well as for marmalade or they can be pickled in brandy.
The Bergamot orange is thought to be a cross between a sour orange and the Palestinian sweet lime, producing a very bitter and acid fruit with a high juice content and many seeds.
Bergamot is used almost exclusively for the essential oils it yields, some of which forms the basis of perfumes and are also used in Aromatherapy treatments.
www.globalorangegroves.co.uk /ornamentaloranges.html   (474 words)

  
 Newsletter - Catnip and Bergamot
Bergamot is a rich source of thymol, a strong antiseptic, and is used against fungi, bacteria and some parasites.
Bergamot oil works especially well on the urinary tract and is valuable in the treatment of cystitis and urethritis.
Bergamot is cooling to feverish conditions, can lighten the pain of shingles and ease chicken pox in small children.
www.itsmynature.net /html/CatnipNL.html   (3215 words)

  
 Orange.
Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract is an extract from the fruit of the sweet orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis - also known as Citrus sinensis).
Citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel extract is an extract from the peel of the bitter orange, citrus aurantium amara.
It is a bioflavonoid, which is found in citrus peel - and specifically in the peel of sweet oranges (Citrus aurantium variant sinensis) and has lately been the subject of much research, specifically its application in pharmaceuticals as well as in cosmetic use.
www.dermaxime.com /orange.htm   (812 words)

  
 Pacifica - Bergamot Amber Rose Natural Soap
Set in a warm, earthy amber base and balanced by slight notes of rose, the orange-scented bergamot is the predominant note in this blend.
Even thought the origins of the ingredients for this fragrance span the globe, this blend is based on an ancient Arabic perfume recipe touted for its seduction properties.
It said that the name for bergamot, which bears a pear- shaped fruit, comes from the Turkish word "beg-armudi," meaning "the prince's pear." Early Persian perfumers made much use of real ambergris as well.
www.pacificacandles.com /soap-bergamot-amber.asp   (318 words)

  
 Food Facts & Trivia: Bergamot Orange
The Bergamot Orange is a small citrus fruit (Citrus aurantium subsp.
Oil of bergamot is extracted from the peel of the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia or Citrus aurantium bergamia), a small pear shaped sour orange which is cultivated today mostly in southern Italy.
The sour orange is native to southern Vietnam.
www.foodreference.com /html/fbergamotorange.html   (247 words)

  
 HotBot Web Search for bergamot
Wild bergamot is a native perennial from slender creeping rhizomes and thus commonly occurs in large clumps.
BERGAMOT RUTACEAE aka Bergamot Orange (Citrus bergamia syn C.b.
The bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a small and roughly pear-shaped citrus fruit indigenous to and grown mainly in Calabria, Italy.
www.hotbot.com /index.php?ps=&loc=related9&tab=web&provKey=Ask+Jeeves&prov=Ask+Jeeves&query=bergamot   (259 words)

  
 Aura Cacia Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot grows almost exclusively in Calabria (Italy), France.
The plant flowers twice a year-in the spring and at the end of summer.
The fruits are orange like, but much smaller in size.
www.frontiercoop.com /auracacia/aclearn/eo_bergamotessentialoil.html   (138 words)

  
 CU Herb Society Herb of the Month - Bergamot/Bee Balm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Bergamot, or bee balm, is a North American native, a perennial that blooms profusely in the summer.
The plant probably got its name because the scent of its leaf resembles that of the small, bitter, Italian bergamot orange.
Three teaspoons of fresh young bergamot leaves added to one teaspoon of China tea and steeped for five minutes in two cups of boiling water make an herbal "Earl Grey" tea.
www.prairienet.org /herb-society/hotm/bergamot.html   (264 words)

  
 Chocolate & Zucchini: Bergamotes
The Bergamot Orange (simply called la bergamote in French, whereas "bergamot" in English is a herb from the mint family) is mostly grown in Italy and is believed to be a natural cross between lime and sour orange.
Perhaps a clue is the bergamote fruit; however, the jelly was not lime nor sour orange in flavor.
The bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia or Citrus aurantium bergamia) is a small citrus fruit that only grows naturally along the coastline of Reggio-Calabria, from Villa San Giovani to Gioiosa Jonica.
www.chocolateandzucchini.com /archives/2005/01/bergamotes.php   (1863 words)

  
 Citrus bergamia, bergamot, orange bergamot
Fruits - The bergamot, or orange bergamot, is a citrus fruit that looks like a slightly flattened and small lemon.
The bergamot is seldom eaten raw, but is rather candied or processed to get the essential oils it contains.
The bergamot tree is not a very hardy citrus, and will be best grown in USDA zones 10a and warmer.
coolexotics.com /plant-9.html   (175 words)

  
 Moscow Food Co-op August 1998 recipes
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), also known as Bergamot, may owe its name to the resemblance of its fragrance to that of the bergamot orange.
However, it is the orange, not the herb, whose oil flavors Earl Grey tea and some perfumes.
Bergamot flowers are especially good with summer fruits and are used in jams, jellies, and desserts, and also make a colorful garnish for salads and drinks.
www.moscowfood.coop /archive/9808recipies.html   (1636 words)

  
 Aromatherapy Products Natural Body Care
Oranges are loaded with vitamin C. Everybody knows that Vitamin C is necessary for a variety of biological functions, but it can also be great for your skin.
The natural oil found in orange peel is believed to tone the skin and help diminish the effects of scars and blemishes.
The natural orange color is the result of the oranges, calendula, and ground turmeric, which is revered in Indian Ayurvedic holistic medicine for its ability to relieve inflammation.
www.aromathyme.com /body.html   (4439 words)

  
 Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) - Essential oil of Bergamot
Bergamot orange or Citrus bergamia is a tree with small fruits which is found in southern Italy.
Bergamot oil is obtained by cold pressing the peel of the unusual pear-shaped fruit of the bitter orange.
Being antiseptic and wound healing, Bergamot is useful in toning lotions for skin irritations and in cleansers and creams for acne.
www.wildcrafted.com.au /Bergamot.html   (418 words)

  
 Babbo Ristorante
The bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia or Citrus aurantium bergamia) is a small citrus fruit that only grows naturally along the coastline of Reggio-Calabria, from Villa San Giovani to Gioiosa Jonica.
Legend tells that Christopher Columbus discovered the Bergamot orange in the Canary Islands, and then introduced it to the Spanish city of Berga (hence the name) from whence it arrived in Italy.
Supporting the claim of Spanish influence, the bergamot orange is most likely a genetic cross between the Seville or sour orange, and the sweet or pear lemon.
www.babbonyc.com /in-mussels.html   (372 words)

  
 The Origin of Earl Grey Tea by Gail Rhea
The recipe was given to Grey's emissary who received the tea from a Chinese mandarin seeking to influence future trade relations or upon the conclusion of a successful diplomatic mission.
However, the Chinese did flavor tea with orange and bergamot is a descendant of the Chinese sour orange according to
Bergamot is sometimes placed in a separate species Citrus bergamia, but is otherwise considered to be a variety of Citrus aurantium.
home.att.net /~gailrhea/Tea/EarlGreyOrigin.html   (266 words)

  
 Bergamot DOCID=0225
The highest quality Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the rind of the Bergamot orange.
The essential oil of Bergamot fruit is expressed from the rind and sold commercially.
Bergamot is frequently combined with other oils, so read the label carefully for all ingredients.
www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/100225.shtml   (234 words)

  
 Chocolate & Zucchini: Bergamotes
The Bergamot Orange (simply called la bergamote in French, whereas "bergamot" in English is a herb from the mint family) is mostly grown in Italy and is believed to be a natural cross between lime and sour orange.
Its rind is very rich in essential oils, used in perfumes and cosmetics, and its zest and juice are used in pastries and confections: in particular, the square bergamot candy is a famed specialty from the French city of Nancy.
Perhaps a clue is the bergamote fruit; however, the jelly was not lime nor sour orange in flavor.
chocolateandzucchini.com /archives/2005/01/bergamotes.php   (1814 words)

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