 Geranium Essential Oil has constituents -- geraniol, linalol and citronellol that are also present in rose oil. It's not surprising that the aroma of geranium resembles that of rose with a musty, minty-green undertone. Geranium oil has been described as a natural perfume complete unto itself. The main geranium oil-producing regions of the world are found on the African continent, Russia, and China. Russian and Chinese geranium oils tend to have a greener, fresh-rosy aroma while Egyptian oils tend to be heavier and darker. Geranium oil is distilled from the above-ground parts of the plant. Most of the geranium essential oil glands are found in its leaves. After cutting, the plants are partially dried to increase the yield of oil, which in turn decreases the amount of water that will be vapourized and extracted from the plant material during the distillation. On an emotional level, geranium promotes stability and balance.
Geranium Essential Oil InformationCountry of Origin: China
Latin Name: Pelargonium Graveolens
Part of plant used: Leaves and stalks
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Odour: Sweet scent that favours a rose aroma with a hint of mint
Geranium Oil BenefitsNervous System: Hormonal balancing and relaxing effect. Eases depression/sadness, grief/mourning, nervousness, tension, neuralgia, mood swings, and stress.
Skin Care: Great balancer for all skin types. Helps control and/or heal dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin/rosacea, cellulite, eczema, dermatitis, acne, bruises, cold sores, wrinkles, athlete's foot, foot odour, scars, stretch marks, chapped skin, broken capillaries, burns/sunburns, cuts/wounds, hemorrhoids, children's rashes/skin conditions. Also works as an insect repellent.
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