Geranium Organic Essential Oil 10ml

Latin Name: Pelargonium Graveolens
Part of Plant Used: Leaves, Stalks & Flowers
Source: South Africa
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Geranium Organic Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and stalks of the plant Pelargonium odoratissimum (apple geranium). It has a strong, floral aroma with hints of mint and apple. The main feature of this oil is its ability to balance and uplift, working on both the mind and body to ease a host of ailments.

Geranium essential oil helps balance oily and dry skin, while also bringing balance to the mind, relieving stress and anxiety. It is said to work on the adrenal cortex, which has a balancing effect on the hormone system. Geranium oil has been used to treat acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, haemorrhoids, ringworm, ulcers, breast engorgement, oedema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress, and neuralgia. Its strong smell chases away mosquitoes, and adding a few drops to shampoo helps get rid of head lice.

These geraniums were believed to keep away spirits (just as they did mosquitoes!) and were planted around houses as hedges. The plants originated from South Africa, Reunion, Madagascar, Egypt, and Morocco, and were introduced to European countries in the 17th century. Although there are about 700 varieties of the plant, only 10 supply essential oil in viable quantities. The varieties planted in gardens usually produce too little oil for extraction.