Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium roseum)

BOTANICAL NAME

Pelargonium roseum

ORIGIN

Madagasgar

PLANT PART

Leaves & Flowering Tops

EXTRACTION METHOD: 

Steam distilled

PLANT FAMILY: 

Geraniaceae

NOTE: 

Middle to top

PROPERTIES

astringent, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and styptic

SKIN:

Geranium (Bourbon) essential oil helps to balance and soothe all types of skin – regulating sebum production in both dry and oily skin types. Can also help to promote healing and skin cell regeneration.

MIND:

Geranium oil has uplifting and anti-depressent qualities and can be useful for anxiety, nervous disorders and hormonal mood swings.

BODY: 

Geranium (Bourbon) essential oil helps to balance the hormones which makes it an excellent choice for treating menstrual problems. It has deodorant and insect repelling properties, and is also useful for detoxifying the lymphatic system and assisting in cellulite reduction.

BLENDS WELL WITH:

Bergamot, Lavender, Basil, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood, Rosewood, Juniperberry, Lemon, Patchouli, Jasmine and Sweet Orange.

MAIN CONSTITUENTS

Geranic (Acid), Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Myrtenol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Citral (Aldehyde), Methone (Ketone), Eugeneol (Phenol), Sabinene (Terpene).

CAUTION

Avoid During Pregnancy