Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium Graveolens)

Essential Oil Data
Essential Oil History
Safety Data
Essential Oil Production
Quality Analysis
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Essential Oil Characteristics

The Geranium essential oil has a greenish-olive liquid with a sweet-rosy minty odor.

The essential oil blends well with lavender, clove, rose, patchouli, neroli, jasmine, sandalwood, juniper, bergamot and other citrus oils.

Geranium essential oil has a thin consistency.

Principal Constituents

The Geranium essential oil contains citronellol, linalool, geraniol, menthone, isomenthone, phellandrene, sabinene, limonene, among others.

Scent Profile

The Geranium essential oil has a sweet, floral, slightly herbal aroma.

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Very Strong

Botanical Name and Family

Botanical Name: Pelargonium Graveolens

Family: Geraniaceae

Synonyms: Rose Geranium, Pelargonium

Supplemental Facts

Serving Size: 1 Drop

Servings Per Container: 250

Amount Per Serving: % DV*

Daily Value (DV) not established

Geranium Leaf/Stalk: 60 mg

Country of Origin

The Geranium essential oil is native to South Africa, but is widely cultivated in Egypt, Russia, Congo, Central America, Japan and Europe.

History of Essential Oil

The Geranium essential oil has been traditionally used to remedy ailments such as hemorrhoids, dysentery, inflammations, metrorrhagia and menorrhagia (excessive blood loss during menstruation.

The American cranesbill (G. Maculatum) and the British plant herb Robert (Geranium Robertanium) are the most widely used types of herbal medicine today and have been used since ancient times. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia considers the Cranesbill to help remedy diarrhea and peptic ulcers.

Safety Data

Geranium essential oil is a Non-Toxic, Non-Irritant, generally Non-Sensitizing.

Harvesting

The essential oil is cultivated, harvested and extracted from Egypt.

The Geranium essential oil is extracted from the stalks and leaves of the plant.

The essential oil is 100% pure & natural. Meaning, the essential oil comes from plants that are free from any kind of dilutions, chemicals or pesticides usage.

The extraction and harvesting methods focus on sustainability of the natural ecosystem, ensuring that the balance between human needs and nature’s bounty can coexist in harmony. We ensure that every essential oil sent to our customers are in its purest and natural form.

Method of Extraction

The Geranium essential oil is extracted via Steam Distillation from the oleoresin of the plant.

The botanical material (Pelargonium Graveolens) is placed in a still and hot steam. The aromatic molecules from the plant material are released as the hot steam excretes out the oils kept within the plant material. The molecules of these precious and volatile oils escape the plant and evaporate into the steam.

The temperature of the steam is carefully controlled to ensure that the plant material and the essential oil are not burned but is hot enough for the extraction of the essential oils out of the plant.

The steam which contains the essential oil passes through a cooling system to condense the steam into a liquid. The liquid substance which contains both water and the essential oil are separated. The essential oils are then stored in a dark and cool environment to maintain optimal potency levels and reduce oxidation.

Cemistry Testing

Using industry best practices, the Geranium essential oil is tested with a Gas Chromotographic Spectrometer to ensure that correct beneficial compounds are at the essential levels required for a true therapeutic effect.

The essential oils must go through a meticulous quality assurance test to ensure that the essential oil has the right aroma, color and viscosity.

We only sell essential oils when they have met the required purity levels for therapeutic use.

Certifications

100% Pure and Natural: The plants are grown and processed to ensure they achieve industry leading purity levels and are 100% natural.

100% Pesticide-Free: Grown and harvested without use of harmful pesticides.

100% Pure: The therapeutic grade Geranium essential oil contains no chemicals or dilutions.

View Certificate of Analysis for Geranium

Aromatherapy Home Use:

Skin Care: acne, broken capillaries, bruises, burns, congested skin, dermatitis, cuts and wounds, eczema, hemorrhoids, mature skin, insect repellent, ringworm, ulcers
Circulation, Muscles and Joints: cellulitis, edema, poor circulation
Respiratory System: tonsillitis, sore throat
Genito-Urinary System: menopausal, PMS
Nervous System: neuralgia and stress-related and nervous tension conditions

The Geranium essential oil is used as a fragrance component in a large assortment of cosmetic products including creams, soaps, and perfumes. Geranium oil is employed as a flavoring agent in major food categories, soft drink and alcoholic beverages.

Geranium has been used as an antihemorrhagic, antidepressant, anti-flammatory, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, cicatrisant, diuretic, fungicidal, stimulant (adrenal cortex), hemostatic, tonic, styptic, vermifuge, and vulnerary.

Disclaimer

All information contained within this site is for reference purposes only and are not intended to substitute the advice given by a pharmacist, physician, or any other licensed health-care professional. Apollen products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition or disease.

Never use an essential oil undiluted unless advised by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Keep essential oils away from infants, children, and all pets.

While some of Apollen’s essential oils are medical food grade, we do not advise the use of essential oils for internal use unless they are prescribed by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Only your health care provider and certified aromatherapist can prescribe the proper dosage and usage. Please check with your health care professional and certified aromatherapist before ingesting any essential oils.