NOW Foods Bergamot Oil is a 100% pure essential oil cold-pressed from the rind of Citrus bergamia — a distinctive citrus fruit grown primarily in Calabria, Italy, with a uniquely complex aroma combining fresh citrus brightness with a delicate floral, slightly spicy depth that makes it one of the most widely used essential oils in high-end perfumery (it is the signature note in Earl Grey tea and numerous classic colognes). In clinical aromatherapy research, bergamot has shown significant promise for reducing anxiety and stress, improving mood, and supporting emotional well-being — with multiple randomized controlled trials demonstrating reductions in anxiety and cortisol after bergamot diffusion. GC/MS tested by NOW Foods to confirm linalyl acetate and linalool content. Note: bergapten in bergamot is photosensitizing — avoid sun exposure after topical application; seek furanocoumarin-free versions for skin use.