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Definition of Bergamot oil
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Bergamot oil: An aromatic extract of the rind of the bergamot orange used to flavor Earl Grey tea and in aromatherapy. It causes photosensitivity, due largely to the presence of 5-methoxypsoralen. Drinking very large amounts of Earl Grey tea can block the intestinal absorption of potassium.