The incredibly fragrant bergamot fruit, the benefit of which has been proven by many scientists, is quite popular. True, not in its original form, but as an aromatic oil or in the form of tea.
What is bergamot?
Of course, for most people the word bergamot is more associated with green tea. In fact, it is a fruit that belongs to the family of citrus fruits. Got it after crossing the lemon and bitter orange. Most often it can be found only in green tea or as an aromatic oil. To get this fragrant oil under the press, literally everything - leaves, flowers, flesh and peel. But in fact the most productive is the skin of the fetus.
Benefits of bergamot
Thanks to the special components that make up the oil, it has a lot of useful properties. So, for example, it has long been considered an excellent antiseptic and often used in inflammatory processes. The use of tea with bergamot is as follows:
- has an expectorant effect;
- a wonderful diaphoretic and antipyretic;
- strengthens the immune system;
- increases the body's resistance;
- calms the nervous system.
Thanks to such tea, the work of the gastrointestinal tract can be improved. After all, its composition includes such components that have a light astringent effect, and also enhance the work of secretion. Some doctors note this benefit of green tea with bergamot and strongly recommend it to people suffering from gastritis, pancreatitis, reduced acidity of gastric juice.
As for the appearance, here, too, bergamot proved to be quite useful. So, for example, with its regular use, the turgor of the skin improves, the pores become narrower and the pigment spots become lighter. It is also recommended to drink a cup of this drink before going to the beach, as the components of bergamot contribute to a good tan.
Contraindications
In addition to the benefits of bergamot can harm the body. This occurs if there is an individual intolerance to the components. So, for example, if you have an allergic reaction to citrus fruits, then you do not want to use this tea. It is necessary to exclude the drink from the diet and pregnant women, because even if the mother does not have allergies, the child can manifest it. Some experts recommend using green tea with bergamot to increase lactation, but in fact it can also harm the baby's health. Do not use it for people who suffer from insomnia . You can not use this tea or inhale its scents to children under 12 years old. It should be noted that when using bergamot oil, it is not recommended to go out in the sun, as this can lead to skin pigmentation.
Bergamot and slimming
Another well-known property of tea with bergamot is the ability to influence the process of losing weight. Of course, this influence is more contrived, since no substance is capable of burning fats. Nevertheless, it still helps to lose weight. The fact is that drinking a hot drink, thereby temporarily filling the stomach, and consequently, the time and desire to eat something to eat. But it is best to use this tea without sugar. In addition, its useful properties help improve stress resistance, and, as is known, many women like problems to seize. Drinking a cup of tea will help not only strengthen the nervous system, but also relieve fatigue. Given the benefits and harm of tea with bergamot, many women prefer to start the day with this drink.