Description

Geranium is a bushy shrub with hairy, serrated, heart-shaped leaves and many flowers. There are over 700 varieties of cultivated geranium; however, most are grown for ornamental purposes. The oil producing species are Pelargonium odorantissimum, Pelargonium radens and Pelargonium graveolens, with Pelargonium graveolens being the main commercial variety.

Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens

Aroma Description: Very strong, pleasant, floral scent overlaid with some herbaceous, fruity-mint notes

Origin: Egypt

Therapeutic Properties: Geranium antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrizant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, hemostatic, styptic, vermifuge and vulnerary properties.

Note:

Plant Part Used: Fragrant green parts of the plant, especially the leaves

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

CAS Numbers: 8000-46-2

Certificate of Analysis: Available upon request

Credits: The information provided, has been extracted from books written by Beverley Hawkins, (West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy) Vancouver, Canada. Hawkins, B. (1999). West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.