{"product_id":"bergamot-essential-oil","title":"Bergamot Essential Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eBergamot Essential Oil (Citrus bergamia)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tender Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBergamot essential oil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, emotionally balancing citrus oil traditionally produced in \u003cstrong\u003eCalabria, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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