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Geranium Oil
Botanical Name : Pelargonium geranium
Origin : India
Mode of Extraction : Steam Distilled
Main Constituents : Geraniol, cintronellol, dipentene,
linalool, isomenthol, geranyl tiglate, geranyl acetate
Description : Clear Transparent Liquid
Appearence : Colorless or light yellow liquid
Organoleptic properties : Pleasant rose odor
Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.476-1.4085
Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.885-0.896
Solubility : Inoluble in water soluble in alcohol and
other organic solvents.
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from
sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. |
Extraction
It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.
Chemical Composition
a-pinene, myrcene, limonene, menthone, linalool, geranyl acetate,
citronellol, geraniol and geranyl butyrate.
Essential Oil
Information
Geranium is a hairy perennial shrub that is extensively used in
hedgerows and can grow up to one meter high. The plant has pointed
leaves, serrated at the edges with pinkish-white flowers. The leaves
and stalks are used for extraction, and the oil is obtained through
steam distillation. This essential oil has a firm place in
aromatherapy, as it helps to balance the mind and emotions, while
stimulating the adrenal cortex and balancing the hormonal system and
stimulating the lymphatic system. It also balances the production of
sebum in the skin, while keeping it supple and helping with the
healing of wounds.
Oil Properties
This oil is pale yellow in color with floral odor. It is soluble in
alcohol and oils but insoluble in water.
Uses:
It is useful in the treatment of acne, bruises, burns, cuts,
dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, ulcers, breast engorgement, edema,
poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, menopausal problems,
stress and neuralgia.
Therapeutic
Properties:
Geranium oil has various therapeutic properties and used as
astringent, haemostatic, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, diuretic,
haemostatic, styptic, tonic, vermifuge and vulnerary.
Blends well with
Agarwood, carrot seed oil, cinnamyl acetate, clary sage, clove
bud, copaiba balsam, costus root, galbanum, hydroxycitronellal,
lavandin, methyl acetophenone, methyl benzoate, myrrh, oakmoss
absolute, palmarosa, patchouli, pimento berry, rose absolute,
sandalwood and treemoss absolute.
Summary
This oil has a great all-over balancing effect on the mind and its
uplifting property also extends to the effect it has on the skin,
where it helps to create balance between oily and dry skin. It helps
to sort out emotions, where it helps to relieve feelings of stress
and anxiety, and also works on the adrenal cortex, which has a
balancing effect on the hormone system. The strong smell is
particularly good to ward off mosquitoes and head lice.
Precautions
Should be avoided during pregnancy
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