Essential Oil Geranium

Botanical Name

Pelargonium graveolens / L'Herit.

Benefits and Qualities

Geranium essential oil is especially useful on the skin. It is a skin regenerator, applicable to scars or fungal infections of the skin, of the vagina, or of the digestive system (candidas). It is said to have an anti-diabetic action. It is a purifier. Synergies: lemon, lavender, vetiver, incense.

Production

Essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves and twigs of pelargonium graveolens. (Graniaceaes)

The Plant

More than 700 species of geranium cover the four corners of the globe, birthed from either Africa or China. It was introduced in Europe in the 17th century. This vivacious plant can grow as high as one meter and favors the least experienced gardeners with easy maintenance. Otherwise, the odours of this essence are related to those of rose, which quickly drew the attention of the perfume industry, where geranium rosat is frequently used.

Caution

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children.

Principes aromatiques

Citronellol, geraniol, citronellyle formiate, isomenthone, 6,9, guaiadiene.

Parfume-Creation

Geranium varies by origin and variety. The geranium essence from China, which Néroliane offers, has a rosy odour, leafy, very full, with mint-fruit accents. It is a very welcome ingredient for combinations over a wide range of applications.

Description olfactive

Heart-base note. Rosy odour; fruity.