Geranium has been known since ancient times for its aromatic properties and has long been used in cosmetic products. In aromatherapy, the essential oil has been known as a “mothering” essential oil for its ability to help with the nervous system.
Name of Oil: Geranium
Latin Binomial: Pelargonium graveolens
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: South Africa, France, Algeria, China, Egypt, Bulgaria
Scent Profile: Floral, slightly fruity
Parts used in distillation: Leaves
Oil Characteristics: Clear, yellow or green tinged, thin, very strong
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Applications
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Detoxification, stress, nervous tension, depression, headaches, anxiety, edema and sebum balancing.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Calms the mind and eases frustration and irritability.
History
First mentioned in Dioscorides’ Materia Medica, widely used in perfumery
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood