Commiphora Wightii vs Bergamot Orange Peel

Small thorny tree native to India and Pakistan producing a fragrant resin used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for cholesterol, arthritis, and thyroid support.

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

guggulsterones Z and E, guggulipid, resin acids, diterpenes

bergapten, linalyl acetate, linalool, flavonoids, brutieridin

high cholesterol, arthritis, obesity, thyroid disorders, skin diseases

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

cholesterol reduction, anti-inflammatory, thyroid support, weight management

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

500mg–1g guggulipid extract 3x daily

500-1000mg bergamot polyphenol extract daily; aromatherapy diffusion

pregnancy, thyroid medications, anticoagulants, liver disease

Photosensitization with topical undiluted oil, Bergapten sun sensitivity

nausea, diarrhea, headache, skin rash

Severe photosensitization with topical bergapten and sun, Skin burning