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  • Sal1000us
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    • Jan 2009
    • 384

    Bergamot

    I was wondering why I get so relaxed in the evenings after a large pris of Skruf, so decided to do a little search on Bergamot and this is what I found. Maybe not related but interesting info:

    Bergamot can be found in Italy, Morocco and the Ivory Coast, it originated in Asia. Bergamot is a small tree with long, oval green leaves with white flowers. The bergamot bears a small round fruit that is yellow when ripe. Bergamot's essential oil is extracted by cold pressed process from the fruit peel. It has a spicy, delicate scent that is light and refreshing.

    Bergamot is used as an antidepressant, and is calming and refreshing for the nervous system. It is highly useful as an antiseptic and is used as an insect repellent. When using as an insect repellent use caution and avoid strong sunlight, bergamot contains furocoumarins, which can cause photosensitivity.

    Bergamot received its name from the city where it was first cultivated, which was Bergamot, Italy. It is said that Christopher Columbus brought the tree from the Canary Islands to Spain and Italy. Bergamot oil was very valued oil during the 15th to 16th century; it was used in teas and perfumes. In voodoo it is thought to ward off evil and danger.

    In today's society bergamot is also very valued oil, it is used to aid in the digestion process, in treating urinary tract infections , and also with colic. The essential oil of Bergamot is used for the treatment of acne, eczema, varicose ulcers and seborrhea of the skin and scalp.

    For people with sensitive skin it is advised to use in moderation because if used in excess may irritate the skin.

    EDIT: Fixed couple of mistakes. I think the original article was software translated from a foreign language as there were some goofy mistakes.
  • Quemador
    Member
    • Apr 2009
    • 83

    #2
    It also tastes good.

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    • ShaulWolf
      Member
      • Jan 2009
      • 495

      #3
      Does it help with razor burn? If it does then I'm buying this stuff in bulk.

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      • Sal1000us
        Member
        • Jan 2009
        • 384

        #4
        Originally posted by ShaulWolf
        Does it help with razor burn? If it does then I'm buying this stuff in bulk.
        Shaul, have you tried aloe vera? It works very nicely for razor burns. We have couple of plants in the house and use it for all kinds of stuff.

        Even if you get aloe you should still get couple of rolls of skruf lose.

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        • ShaulWolf
          Member
          • Jan 2009
          • 495

          #5
          I tried it a few times, and it worked alright, but never fully got rid of it. Same goes for hydrocortisone. The hairs on this one particular part of the neck grow in the opposite direction of all the others, and are really easy to forget about in the early morning. >.< Going to just start using a depilatory on that spot and wetshave the rest like usual.

          Anyway, back to bergamot!

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          • deebocools
            Member
            • Nov 2008
            • 661

            #6
            licorice also allegedly works to mitigate stress. I'm down with adding relaxing/stimulating elements to snuses, then you can get the paradoxical effects of nicotine on lock-down

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            • GenuineSpirit
              Member
              • Jun 2008
              • 225

              #7
              I wonder how much bergomot is actually in Snus. It makes sense as it does certainly relax me. I wonder how much is in Earl gray tea? Maybe Ill do a search and get some oil and put it in water.
              Phil

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              • bakerbarber
                Member
                • Jun 2008
                • 1947

                #8
                My wife scheduled a couple's massage while we were on vacation last week.

                The fancy foo foo people at the spa let you pick the fragrance of the oil they use for your massage.

                As soon as I smelled it I said, "That one!"

                Was bergamot.

                Really cool. I felt like I was a giant portion being kneaded around.

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                • ddandb
                  Member
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 570

                  #9
                  Which Snus's contain Bergamot ?

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                  • lxskllr
                    Member
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 13435

                    #10
                    Originally posted by ddandb
                    Which Snus's contain Bergamot ?
                    Not exhaustive...

                    General
                    LD
                    Gustavus
                    Granit
                    Gotland Gul
                    Montecristo

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                    • GenuineSpirit
                      Member
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 225

                      #11
                      Skruf Stark
                      Phil

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