Bergamot (<i>Citrus bergamia</i>Risso et Poiteau) essential oil: Biological properties, cosmetic and medical use. A review

Forlot, P.; Pévet, Paul

doi:10.1080/10412905.2012.659527

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“…The effect of bergamot essential oil only on postpartum sleep quality was investigated in this study. Although Forlot and Pevet (2012) proposed that bergamot essential oil increases melatonin concentrations in plasma, potentially improving sleep quality, a significant effect of bergamot essential oil on postpartum sleep quality was not observed in this study. This may be because the aromatherapy intervention in this study was administered in the afternoon.…”

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The Effect of Bergamot Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Improving Depressive Mood and Sleep Quality in Postpartum Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chen

Chen²,

Lee³

2022

Journal of Nursing Research

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BackgroundThe postpartum period is a physiologically and psychologically crucial transition phase for every woman who gives birth. Aromatherapy may improve mood and alleviate sleep challenges. However, few randomized controlled clinical trials have focused on the effect of aromatherapy in postpartum women.PurposeThis study was designed to explore the effect of a bergamot essential oil aromatherapy intervention on depressive mood and sleep quality in postpartum women.MethodsThis randomized controlled trial used consecutive sampling. The participants were all women in a postpartum care center in eastern Taiwan and were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n = 29) or control (n = 31) group. Bergamot essential oil aroma was used in the experimental group, and pure water aroma was used in the control group. The experimental and control interventions were both performed while the participants were residents at the postpartum care center in the afternoon for 15 minutes each day. Before the aroma intervention, pretests were conducted using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale. The first and second posttests were conducted using the same two scales at 2 and 4 weeks after the intervention, respectively.ResultsAt both the first and second posttests, depressive mood was significantly lower (p < .001) in the experimental group than in the control group, supporting the positive effect of the bergamot essential oil aroma intervention on depressive mood in postpartum women. No significant intergroup difference in sleep quality (p > .05) was observed at either the first or second posttest, indicating an uncertain effect of the bergamot essential oil aroma intervention on sleep quality.Conclusions/Implications for PracticeThe results of this study support the effectiveness of bergamot essential oil aromatherapy in alleviating depressive mood in postpartum women. In addition, the results provide a practical reference for clinical postpartum nursing care.

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The Effect of Bergamot Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Improving Depressive Mood and Sleep Quality in Postpartum Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chen

Chen²,

Lee³

2022

Journal of Nursing Research

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“…Coumarins and furanocoumarins have been reported to exert antimicrobial activity against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as well as certain fungi and yeasts [ 35 ]. A recent study reported the antimicrobial properties of BP and some other related compounds such as psoralen, 7-hydroxycoumarin, and 7-methoxycoumarin isolated from the crude extract of Treculia obovoidea N.E.Br .…”

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Pharmacological Properties of Bergapten: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Aspects

Quetglas-Llabrés

Quispe

Herrera‐Bravo

et al. 2022

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

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Bergapten (BP) or 5-methoxypsoralen (5-MOP) is a furocoumarin compound mainly found in bergamot essential oil but also in other citrus essential oils and grapefruit juice. This compound presents antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypolipemic, and anticancer effects and is successfully used as a photosensitizing agent. The present review focuses on the research evidence related to the therapeutic properties of bergapten collected in recent years. Many preclinical and in vitro studies have been evidenced the therapeutic action of BP; however, few clinical trials have been carried out to evaluate its efficacy. These clinical trials with BP are mainly focused on patients suffering from skin disorders such as psoriasis or vitiligo. In these trials, the administration of BP (oral or topical) combined with UV irradiation induces relevant lesion clearance rates. In addition, beneficial effects of bergamot extract were also observed in patients with altered serum lipid profiles and in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver. On the contrary, there are no clinical trials that investigate the possible effects on cancer. Although the bioavailability of BP is lower than that of its 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) isomer, it has fewer side effects allowing higher concentrations to be administered. In conclusion, although the use of BP has therapeutic applications on skin disorders as a sensitizing agent and as components of bergamot extract as hypolipemic therapy, more trials are necessary to define the doses and treatment guidelines and its usefulness against other pathologies such as cancer or bacterial infections.

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“…Citrus aurantium (neroli) flower oil has displayed antioxidant activity [ 120 ], and the main component of M. alternifolia (terpinen-4-ol) has the ability to hinder tumour necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-1, interleukin-8, and interleukin-10, and prostaglandin E 2 [ 300 ]. The anti-inflammatory activity of C. bergamia has been proven by several studies in vitro or on animal models [ 301 , 302 ]. This supports the theory behind therapeutic synergy; however, the mistaken belief that any essential oil blend will result in synergy is not fully accurate [ 33 ].…”

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Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases

Orchard

Vuuren

2017

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Essential oils are one of the most notorious natural products used for medical purposes. Combined with their popular use in dermatology, their availability, and the development of antimicrobial resistance, commercial essential oils are often an option for therapy. At least 90 essential oils can be identified as being recommended for dermatological use, with at least 1500 combinations. This review explores the fundamental knowledge available on the antimicrobial properties against pathogens responsible for dermatological infections and compares the scientific evidence to what is recommended for use in common layman's literature. Also included is a review of combinations with other essential oils and antimicrobials. The minimum inhibitory concentration dilution method is the preferred means of determining antimicrobial activity. While dermatological skin pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus have been well studied, other pathogens such as Streptococcus pyogenes, Propionibacterium acnes, Haemophilus influenzae, and Brevibacterium species have been sorely neglected. Combination studies incorporating oil blends, as well as interactions with conventional antimicrobials, have shown that mostly synergy is reported. Very few viral studies of relevance to the skin have been made. Encouragement is made for further research into essential oil combinations with other essential oils, antimicrobials, and carrier oils.

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Bergamot (Citrus bergamiaRisso et Poiteau) essential oil: Biological properties, cosmetic and medical use. A review

Cited by 15 publications

References 29 publications

The Effect of Bergamot Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Improving Depressive Mood and Sleep Quality in Postpartum Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effect of Bergamot Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Improving Depressive Mood and Sleep Quality in Postpartum Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pharmacological Properties of Bergapten: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Aspects

Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases

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