Name: Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Common Names: Sweet scented geranium, rose geranium
Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens L'Her. ex Ait. var roseum
Synonym: Pelargonium asperum Ehrh. ex Wild.
Family: Geraniaceae
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Perfumery Note: Mid to top
Aromatic Intensity: Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, green, floral, sweet, rosy, herbaceous
Colour/Characteristics: Pale yellowish to yellow-green or green liquid
Main Chemical Constituents: Citronellol, geraniol, linalool, citronellyl formate, isomenthone
Blends Well With: Lavender, bergamot, cypress, valerian, melissa, sweet orange, sandalwood, ylang ylang, rose, patchouli, lemon, neroli, mandarin
Properties/Uses: Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, hypotensive, vulnerary. Rose geranium essential oil may be used to help treat poor circulation, varicose veins, oedema, digestive or stomach upset, muscular aches and pains, muscular inflammation, acne, wound healing, cellulite, fungal and bacterial infections of the skin, dandruff, rosacea, inflammatory skin conditions, symptoms associated with PMS, menopause, puberty and menopausal hot flashes.
Energetics: Rose geranium essential oil can be used to help relieve anxiety, tension, depression & depressive thinking, agitation, mood swings, frustration. It can also be used to help support us through times of emotional & physical stress, when we are fatigued from stress, nervousness or lack of sleep, to help relieve worried thinking especially if is about the future. Can support us when our lives are frantic or busy and we need help finding times of stillness or relaxation. When we are feeling overwhelmed, when our emotions and feelings are extreme and out of balance or harmony. It can help to reconnect us back to our own rhythms as well as the rhythm of nature.
Use: Bath, skin care, cream, balms, salves, ointments, diffuser, direct inhalation, oil burner, oil vaporiser, massage
Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising. No contraindications known. Has GRAS status.
Conservation Status: Not listed
We do not recommend essential oils as a replacement for traditional medicine.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not ingest.
Do not use undiluted.
Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
