Bergamot (? for Susan)

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At 09:45 AM 11/16/99 -0500, you wrote:

>Catherine Novak <cnovak

>

>Susan,

>

>I may have missed it in the posts, and thought of just asking you

>privately...but it's cold pressed bergamot that presents the

>phototoxicity problems? What about steam-distilled? (which is the only

>one I have).

>

>

>Thanks

>

>Cathy, Wise Weeds

 

According to the things that I have read (good and reliable sources), the

steam distilled citrus oils would not cause any photosensitization. They

will also have a longer shelf-life. They *are* hard to find however. At

least *I* have trouble finding good sources for steam distilled citrus.

 

One other thing with citrus oils ... (steam distilled); They are

*supposed* to not smell nearly as beautful, bountiful, brisk as the cold

pressed counterpart.

Unfortunately (for me / BU) I have *very little* opportunities to " meet "

more than a few steam distilled limes (which I LOVE) and a couple steam

distilled mandarins.

 

Call me citrus steam distilled deprived Susan.

[Guest guest]

Susan,

 

I may have missed it in the posts, and thought of just asking you

privately...but it's cold pressed bergamot that presents the

phototoxicity problems? What about steam-distilled? (which is the only

one I have).

 

 

Thanks

 

Cathy, Wise Weeds

[Guest guest]

You can find high quality steam distilled citrus essential

oils to your hearts content on this site

http://www.healthproducts.cc/essential-oils.htm

 

Lynne

 

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> At 09:45 AM 11/16/99 -0500, you wrote:

> >Catherine Novak <cnovak

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