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Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium

Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens

Background/Origin: Geranium originates from the Greek word "geranos" meaning "crane", and in America, Geranium was known as Cranesbill. There are hundreds of species of Geranium, and it is often called Rose Geranium because of it's rose-like fragrance. Geranium is native to South Africa, Algeria, Madagascar and Guinea, but is now cultivated world-wide. The Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves.

How Geranium is extracted: Steam Distilled

Description: Widely grown throughout Europe, it reaches around two feet (60 cm) in height. There are hundreds of different species cultivated for their pretty flowers, but only the aromatic pelargoniums (the ones that smell lemony when the leaves are pinched) give rich yields of the sweet yellowy-green essential oil. This is distilled from the leaves, stalks and flowers

Color: Clear

Property: Analgesic, antifungal, antispasmodic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, adrenal stimulant

Therapeutic Effects of using Geranium : Unusually, it is both sedative and uplifting, and so invaluable for treating nervous tension and depresssion. Also used for circulatory and skin problems, especially wounds. Use in footbath for chilblains

Uses of Geranium essential oil: All uses. A popular ingredients for its sweet, fresh, floral essence, the geranium is also therapeutically massaged or inhaled for its relaxing yet refreshing qualities. It can blend well with most other essential oils.

Safety & Precaution Instructions: Do not use during pregnancy. May irritate very sensitive skin

Please Note: Any suggestions on this site for the use Geranium essential oils are for educational purposes only. Data provided is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The use of any product of our manufacture being beyond our control however, no guarantee expressed or implied is made.

Essential Oil Index

Lavender, Chamomile, Marjoram, Rosemary, Tea tree, Cypress, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Geranium, Benzoin, Clary sage, Fennel, Juniper, Jasmine,Lemon,Myrrh

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