There are many species of peralgoniums but 2 are primarily used in aromatherapy. The lovely fragrance comes from the leaves of the pelargonium graveolens, and the essential oil has a variety of uses. It is called Bourbon Geranium or Reunion Island Geranium oil, because this plant is native to that area. This oil is known as a premium perfume oil with a pleasing rose like aroma that has green, and slightly musky undertones. This oil does not smell like rose oil - it is not as heavy.
This geranium oil is very beneficial in skin care preparations because it is an astringent and is very balancing. The aroma of geranium essential oil has many emotional uses as well, as it is uplifting. This oil is helpful in alleviating stress, depression and anxiety, and is best used in a diffuser, vaporizer, bath, massage or topical application.
Many essential oils are multi-purpose oils, and geranium is no exception. This essential oil is also noted by aromatherapists as helpful in stimulating and regulating hormone production and is quite often prescribed by aroma therapy practitioners for PMS, Menopause, sterility and vaginal infections. Read more about the properties, uses and benefits of pure Geranium Oil below.
Contra indications:
NONE known. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children and give children only the gentlest essential oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. Always dilute pure Geranium Oil with a carrier oil or cosmetic base prior to skin application.
More About Bourbon Geranium Oil
Bourbon Geranium Oil ~ pelargonium graveolens ~ Imported from France
Bourbon Geranium oil oil is steam distilled from the aromatics leaves of the pelargonium graveolens.
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Overall Scent:
sweet, floral, and green aroma. This oil is a fantastic base note in any blend.
Properties:
Bourbon Geranium Oil is said to have a positive effect on the emotions, and is commonly used to fight depression, anxiety and stress related emotional outbursts. Pure Geranium essential oil (pelargonium graveolens) is a very balancing, uplifting and calming essential oil, dissolving nervous tension, fear and sadness. Geranium is reputed to have healing properties to aid in relief of circulatory disorders, bleeding ulcers, hemorroids and herpes due to its Haemostatic and antiviral properties. Wonderful as a skin or hair care ingredient, as Geranium oil acts as a Cicatrisant which helps fade scars and spots, it helps clear acne, exfoliates dull skin, and controls oily skin. This oil is also known to benefit sufferes of eczema, shingles, and itchy dry skin. In addition to these qualities, the main constituent of geranium oil, gerinol, is noted as one of the main ingredients in a bug spray that is sold commercially on the market today. Gerinol is known to be an insect repellent effective in repelling a wide variety of insects, including mosquitoes, house flies, stable flies, horn flies, cockroaches, fire ants, fleas, gnats, dog ticks, lone star ticks, and no-see-ums.
Use Suggestions:
Add 9 drops of Geranium to 1 oz unscented body care or to a massage oil/lotion. Combine Geranium with rosemary oil, jasmine oil (absolute), patchouli oil and lavender oil according to your liking to make your own hair care blend. Add Rose Geranium to unscented shampoo or conditioner (5-10 drops per 1 oz of product), or apply 1 drop Geranium Oil to your hairbrush to rejuvenate and naturally scent hair and scalp. To add Rose Geranium oil to a bath for a relaxing way to alleviate stress and tension (in order to prevent the oils from floating on the surface you may want to blend the essential oil with some half and half, honey, or vinegar before adding to the water). Geranium oil blends well with almost everything.
Blends well with:
citrus oils, lavender, rosemary, chamomiles, peppermint, clary sage, ylang ylang, sandalwood, frankincense, rosewood, jasmine, and black pepper.
General Tips:
No known toxicity. GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) approved by the FDA as food flavor. Undiluted essential oils in their purest state are extremely potent, and should be blended with a carrier oil or other medium prior to use directly on the skin, as the essential oil may cause irritation.
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Our Rose Geranium Oil is most commonly referred to as: Geranium Essential Oil, Rose Geranium oil, Bourbon Geranium Oil, Reunion Geranium Oil and oil of pelargonium graveolens, and is synonymous with Geranium odoratissimum , and Pelargonium roseum.
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