Citrus bergamia essential oil: from basic research to clinical application

Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau, also known as “Bergamot”, is a plant belonging to the Rutaceae family, defined as a hybrid of bitter orange and lemon. It is an endemic plant of the Calabria region (Italy). Bergamot fruit is primarily used for the extraction of its essential oil (bergamot essential oil: BEO), employed in perfume, cosmetics, food and confections. The aim of this review was to collect recent data from the literature on Citrus...