Rose Geranium Oil
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This Rose geranium essential oil is derived from the plant Pelargonium graveolens which belongs to Geraniaceae family. The aroma of this oil is a bit rosier. The aroma of the oil the is more like rose and more intense when oil is made from the leaves when they have started to turn yellow. When the leaves are green then its aroma isn’t that rosier. This oil is effective in balancing the nervous system as it capable of stimulating the adrenal cortex. People often use this oil to treat mental disorders like anxiety, depression and stress as this oil is able to regulate the secretion of hormones.
The origin of this plant is said to be mainly in South Africa, but the credit is also shared by countries like Madagascar, Reunion, Morocco and Egypt. It was in the seventeenth century that this plant was introduced to the European countries. This oil is much used because of its properties like anti-depressant, astringent, cicatrisant, antiseptic, diuretic, styptic, and vulnerary and other such properties.
| Botanical Name | Pelargonium roseum |
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| Origin | This Rose Geranium oil is native to South Africa. Along with this, it is also native to Madagascar, Egypt, Reunion and Morocco. |
| Method of Extraction & Part of Plant Used | Rose Geranium oil is derived from the leaves and stalks by steam distillation. |
| Properties | Basically, Rose Geranium oil is colorless but may have slight green color sometimes. Its viscosity is watery. |
| Aroma | Rose Geranium oil has rosy and sweet scent. |
| Integrants | Rose Geranium oil comprises of a-pinene, myrcene, limonene, menthone, linalool, geranyl acetate, citronellol, geraniol and geranyl butyrate. |
| Therapeutic Properties | The therapeutic properties of Rose Geranium oil include cicatrisant, cytophylactic, diuretic, deodorant, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, styptic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary and haemostatic. |
| Blends Well With | This Rose Geranium oil completely mixes with basil, bergamot, carrot seed, Cedarwood, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lime, neroli, orange and rosemary. |
| Precautions | Although it is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, yet it should be avoided by pregnant ladies. |
Rose Geranium oil helps in balancing nervous system. It is also very beneficial for the lymphatic system. It can be used for the treatment of wounds, burns
