Chiranthodendron vs Bergamot Orange Peel

An Aztec sacred flower used for heart conditions and anxiety in traditional Mexican medicine.

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

quercetin, kaempferol, procyanidins, catechins

bergapten, linalyl acetate, linalool, flavonoids, brutieridin

heart palpitations, anxiety, nervousness

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

cardioprotective, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory

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

3-9g dried flower tea daily

500-1000mg bergamot polyphenol extract daily; aromatherapy diffusion

cardiac medications, pregnancy

Photosensitization with topical undiluted oil, Bergapten sun sensitivity

generally well tolerated

Severe photosensitization with topical bergapten and sun, Skin burning