• top note
• Uplifting; used to reduce anxiety and depression
• helps a great deal in combating sorrows and melancholy
• can help reduce tension and inflammation when used as a massage
• Bergamot essential oil massage is good for tired and aching muscles, as it assuages pain and relieves tension and stress
• Blends well with most essential oils, particularly lavender, peppermint, and woody base note oils like vetiver, sandalwood and frankincense

My first experience with aromatherapy was a massage with bergamot and black pepper. I immediately went out and bought both, and haven’t stopped adding to the collection since! :)