Description
🌍 Origin & Traditional Use
Geranium is native to South Africa and is now extensively cultivated in India, Egypt, China, and Madagascar. Traditionally, geranium oil has been used for skin care, wound healing, hormonal balance, and emotional wellbeing in folk and herbal medicine systems.
🌿 Plant Description
Pelargonium graveolens is a perennial shrub with aromatic leaves and pink flowers. The oil is concentrated primarily in the leaves and tender stems, and oil yield depends on climate, soil quality, harvesting time, and distillation efficiency.
🔥 Extraction Method
Geranium Essential Oil is obtained through steam distillation of fresh leaves and stems. This method preserves the delicate aromatic compounds responsible for its therapeutic and fragrance value.
Each batch is analyzed using GC-MS to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with export specifications.
🔬 Chemical Composition (GC-MS Profile)
Major constituents include:
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Linalool
- Isomenthone
- Menthone
- Citronellyl formate
(Composition may vary slightly based on origin and harvest conditions.)
🌸 Aroma Profile & Physical Characteristics
- Color: Pale yellow to greenish
- Aroma: Sweet, floral, rosy, herbaceous
- Consistency: Thin
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils
🌿 Applications & Benefits
Cosmetics & Skincare
Widely used in creams, lotions, serums, soaps, and hair care products. Helps balance oil production, improve skin tone, and support anti-aging formulations.
Aromatherapy & Wellness
Known for its emotionally balancing and uplifting properties, useful in stress relief, anxiety reduction, and mood enhancement.
Perfumery & Fragrance
A key middle note in floral and oriental fragrances, often used as a natural alternative to rose oil.
Therapeutic Use
Traditionally used for anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and hormone-balancing applications.
🌿 Blending Compatibility
Blends well with:
Rose, Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Clary Sage
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- For external use only
- Dilute before skin application
- Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas
- Consult a healthcare professional during pregnancy
- Keep out of reach of children
