Essential Oil Database

Photo: Pelargonium Graveolens

Geranium

Essential Oil

Botanical Name:

Pelargonium Graveolens

Family Name:

Geraniaceae

Source Country:

Egypt

Plant Parts Used:

Leaves and flowers

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation

Major Constituents:

Linlool, terpineol, citronellol, phellandrene, copaene, cadinenes, menthone, cineole, neral, geranyl

Botanical Description

Photo: Pelargonium Graveolens

Pelargonium Graveolens is native to Africa, and is cultivated worldwide with several hundred hybridised varieties. It is a perennial plant commonly known as Pelargonium, Geranium and Rose Geranium growing up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are deeply parted, cleft and toothed, and the entire plant is covered in hairs. Flowers and foliage are aromatic with varieties exuding rose, citrus, coconut, mint and nutmeg scents.

Geranium has traditionally been cultivated for the perfumery industry, with rose scented Geraniums producing an essential oil and chemical compound used to make synthetic or adulterated rose oils.

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Fragrance

Geranium essential oil has a sweet citrus, rose floral scent.

Geranium essential oil is a yellow to green liquid.

Geranium blends well with bergamot, clove leaf, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lavender, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, sweet orange, ylang ylang.

Traditional Therapeutic Uses

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Properties: analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, cicatrizant, diuretic, deodorant, stimulant.

Aids: circulation, digestive system, immune system.

Alleviates: acne, anxiety, bruises, burns, cuts, colitis, depression, dermatitis, eczema, haemorrhoids, menopause, neuralgia, pre menstrual tension, rheumatism, sore throat, stress, ulcers, wounds.

Geranium is emotionally balancing and relaxing.

Safety Data

Avoid use if pregnant.

Disclaimer:

All healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, do not imply a guarantee of effect, and may not be complete or accurate. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Aromatherapy is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

Pure, medical grade, essential oils & absolutes are for use in aromatherapy and other disciplines of natural healing; and for their fragrance. Essential oils should not be ingested, and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Pregnant women should not self administer essential oils. Do not administer essential oils to babies. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin and wash hands after use and before visiting lavatory. Do not use essential oils while in a sauna, steam room, or other humid environment; or while engaged in strenuous exercise.

Massage oil should consist of no more than 3% essential oil(s) to 97% carrier or fixed oil. Absolutes should be blended with no less than 98.5% carrier oil. When adding essential oil to bath water do not use more than 4 drops.

Store essential oils at low room temperature, in a dark place, out of the reach of children, pets and away from foodstuffs.