Geranium Essential oil – Pelargonium graveolens – Rose Geranium

Geranium Essential oil (Also known as Rose Geranium)

INCI : Pelargonium odorantissimum

Notes :  Middle

Origin : India

Parts used :  Flowering,  Leaves

Process : Steam distillation

Planet :  Venus

Other Names : Aceite de Geranio Rosa, Aetheroleum Pelargonii, Algerian Geranium Oil, Bourbon Geranium Oil, Extrait de Géranium, Geranamine, Geranium, Geranium Extract, Geranium Oil, Geranium Stems, Huile de Géranium, Huile de Géranium Bourbon, Huile de Géranium Rosat, Huile de Géranium Rose, Indian Geranium Oil, Oleum Geranii, Pelargonium graveolens, Pelargonium Oil, Tiges de Géranium

Chemical Constituents : Citronellol, Citronellyl formate, 6,9-Guanidiene, Geraniol, Menthone, Isomenthone, Linalool, cis-Rose Oxide

Blends with : Angelica,  Basil, Bergamot, Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary sage, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Sandalwood.

How to use : “Bath” “Massage” “Gargles“  “Compress”

Qualities & Uses :  Anti depressant, known as women’s oil, due to its PMT benefits, antiseptic, antifungal, helps urinary infections, & respiratory  and dermal problems. Excellent Aphrodisiac

Cautions : none as such, may be irritant , if used in large quantities.