Bergamot Orange Peel vs Alpinia zerumbet

Small Italian citrus primarily grown in Calabria whose peel oil is used in Earl Grey tea and studied for cardiovascular and cholesterol benefits.

East Asian ornamental ginger with significant medicinal properties; leaf tea popular in Okinawa.

bergapten, linalyl acetate, linalool, flavonoids, brutieridin

flavonoids, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cardamonin, yakuchinones, dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain

Skin photosensitization in tanning in Italian folk tradition, Digestive conditions in Italian herbal medicine, Earl Grey tea flavoring, Anxiety in aromatherapy tradition

hypertension, antioxidant, digestive aid, heart health

Cholesterol lowering polyphenols, Anxiolytic aromatherapy, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

antihypertensive, antioxidant, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory

500-1000mg bergamot polyphenol extract daily; aromatherapy diffusion

3-6g dried leaf as tea or essential oil topically

Photosensitization with topical undiluted oil, Bergapten sun sensitivity

hypotension, blood pressure medications

Severe photosensitization with topical bergapten and sun, Skin burning

hypotension with medications