To obtain this CO2 extract, the peel of the fruit of an East Asian hybrid of orange and lemon called bergamot is used as a raw material.
In medicine, it is considered one of the strongest natural antiseptics with antibiotic properties. Preparations based on bergamot oil are recommended for the treatment of flu, colds, bronchitis, sore throat and tonsillitis. It is used to eliminate urinary tract infections and intestinal parasites. It supports the functioning of the digestive tract. In aromatherapy, it is recommended as a remedy for stress and anxiety and improves cognitive abilities. It is also considered an active aphrodisiac.
In cooking and food production, bergamot CO2 extract can be used to flavor green and black tea. The extract can be used to flavor alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, while the beverages themselves develop a slightly fruity aroma and a slightly astringent taste. Bergamot CO2 extract can flavor vegetable oils, which are further used for cooking green salads and pastries.
Bergamot CO2 extract “Biozevtika” is an oily liquid of yellow-green color with a fresh, characteristic smell of bergamot.
Chart 1. Main components of bergamot CO2 extract
| NAME | CONTENT IN% OF THE AMOUNT OF VOLATILE COMPONENTS | EFFECT |
|---|---|---|
| pinens | 1,8 | Locally irritating, expectorant, antiseptic, diuretic. |
| linalyl acetate | 0,8 | Scent, aroma, deodorant. |
| linalool | 1,3 | Antistress, calming, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal. Flavorings in the food industry and in cosmetics. |
| terpeniol | 2,3 | expectorant, bactericidal, antiallergic, for metabolic disorders, respiratory diseases. |
| nerol | 1,9 | Antiseptic, activates tissue regeneration processes. |
| citral | 0,7 | Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, reduces blood pressure, flavoring in cooking and perfumery. |
| limonene | 0,6 | Perfume aroma, antifungal and aseptic agent, repellent, insect repellent. |
| bergamot | 0,8 | Improves blood circulation, dilates blood vessels, normalizes cholesterol levels, has a bactericidal effect, improves immunity and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. |
| bisabolol | 2,6 | Anti-inflammatory, antitumor, bactericidal, fungicidal. |
| bergaptol | 1,4 | Recommended for skin diseases including leukoderma, psoriasis. Antispasmodic. |
| josmon | 0,9 | Heals, disinfects, anesthetizes, normalizes water-fat metabolism, removes mucus from the bronchia, increases potency. |
In addition, the CO2 extract contains: myrcene, phelandrene, camphene, thuyene, cymene, geraniol and other compounds of plant origin.
In cosmetics, CO2 extract from bergamot is used in the following preparations:
– to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands in oily skin
– to fight inflammation and skin irritation;
– in cosmetic preparations to combat acne, blackheads and pimples;
– for medical cosmetics to treat psoriasis, skin fungal lesions and herpes;
– in masks for hair care of the scalp, to eliminate dandruff and against seborrhea.