Essential Oil 50ml - Geranium

Latin Name: Pelargonium Graveolens

Plant Parts Used : Leaves, Stems and Flowers

Origin: Egypt

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Geranium essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and stems of the Pelargonium odoratissimum (apple geranium) plant. It has a strong scent with a floral aroma and hints of mint and apple. The main characteristic of this oil is its ability to balance and uplift, and is used for both the mind and body, to soothe and calm the mind.
A lot of ailments.

Geranium essential oil helps balance oily and dry skin, and also brings about balance in the mind, relieving stress and anxiety. It is said to work on the adrenal cortex, which has a balancing effect on the hormonal system. Geranium oil has
It has been used to treat acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, ringworm, ulcers, breast engorgement, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia. Its strong odor
repels mosquitoes. Add a few drops to shampoo to get rid of lice.

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