Common name |
Geranium |
Botanical name |
Pelargonium graveolens |
Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
Plant Part |
Leaves |
Country of Origin |
Egypt |
Note |
Middle |
Appearance |
greenish olive liquid |
Aroma |
green, sweet, rosy aroma |
Major Constituents |
citronellol, geraniol, linalool, citronellyl formate, geranyl formate, isomenthone, guaia-6,9-diene, geranyl butyrate, geranyl tiglate |
Properties |
balancing, uplifting |
Traditional Uses |
stress-related conditions, balancing the skin including production of sebum |
Blends well with |
bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, sweet orange, patchouli |
Cautions |
Generally regarded as safe |