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Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium Asperum)

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Description

Pelargonium asperum is a cross between P. capitatum and P.radensand. They are bushy perennial shrubs possessing hairy, jagged leaves and produces flowers pink color and bears only five petals. Glands located widely over the surface of the leaves and the green parts of the plant produce an aromatic volatile oil.

The Pelargonium genus many of them native to the countries on the southern tip of Africa. The name geranium is a little confusing as true geraniums belong to a different species. Essential oils derived from geranium are from the Pelargonium species of the Geraniaceae family.

Benefits: Purifying, Soothing, Calming

Uplifting Diffusser Recipe:

6 drops Sweet Orange Oil
2 drops Geranium Oil

For topical application, refer dilution ratios here.

Specifications

Botanical Name Pelargonium asperum
Botanical Family Geraniaceae
Country of Origin South Africa
Extraction Method Steam Distillation
Plant Part Leaves
Main Compounds Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalol, Citronellyl formate, Isomenthone, 10-epi-Gamma-Eudesmol, Geranyl Formate
Color Clear to Pale Yellow/Green
Odor Floral, fresh, sweet and slightly fruity.
Perfumery Note Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma Very Strong
Blends with Most all essential, blends well with basil, bergamot, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, neroli, orange, petitgrain, Patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Cautions

For external use only. Non-toxic, non-irritating, possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid for patients suffering from cancer, especially breast cancer and ovarian cancer.