Description of Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium
essential oil cultivated in China is harsher than Bourbon geranium and is often more lemony and rosy, with a sweet-herbaceous note. It is dark green, often with a brownish or brownish-yellow tinge. Geranium
essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and branches of P. graveolens
With over 700 species of Geranium catalogued, only a few are known for their production of
essential oil, the most common is Pelargonium graveolens, which is cultivated around the world. Depending upon the geographical locaton there are slight variations in odor, color and the levels of costituents within the oils
The Aromatherapy Place offers several varieties of Geranium
essential oils to suit your preference. Over time, treat yourself to a special sensual experience by trying and comparing the qualities of each
Geranium Bourbon Reunion
Geranium Egyptian
Use the below suggested testing strips to help you find a Geranium to your liking.
Geranium Essential Oil Blends Well With
Angelica Root , BasilAustralian , CarrotSeed , CedarwoodAtlas , CitronellaCeylon , GrapefruitColdPressed ,
Jasmine Absolute , Lavender , Neroli , OrangeBitter , RoseOttoBulgarian , SandalwoodEastIndian
Safety information for Geranium Essential Oil
Please visit our
General Essential Oil Safety Information page for important safety guidelines on using essential oils.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION:
Geranium
essential oil has been reported to be non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. However, cases of dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals caused by Geranium Oil have been documented. See The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatorre Battaglia, Second edition published by The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy in 2003 page 207