| Botonical Name | : | Pelargonium graveolens |
| CAS # | : | 8000-46-2 |
| Country of Origin | : | China |
| Color & Odor | : | Yellowish green to yellowish brown with Floral green rose-like, fresh herbaceous |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in 90% ethanol, Insoluble in water, |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.8820 – 0.8950 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.4600 - 1.4700 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| Major Constituents | : | Citronellyl formate, Citronellol, Isomenthone, Geraniol, |
| Plant Part Used | : | Flowers |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Geranium is a hairy perennial shrub, often used in hedgerows, and will stand up to about one meter high (3 feet) with pointed leaves, serrated at the edges and with flowers that range from red to a pinkish white. 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. In ancient times, geraniums were planted around the houses to keep evil spirits at bay. The plant is organically cultivated and is "Indian Organic Certified".CONSTITUENTS:
Citronellyl formate, Citronellol, Isomenthone, Geraniol, Beta-Guaiadiene, NerolAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a stronger aroma, essential oils from the rose geranium usually have a softer scent with a rosy floral aroma.BLENDS WITH:
It blends particularly well with various oils such as agarwood, carrot seed oil, cinnamyl acetate, clary sage, clove bud, copaiba balsam, costus root, galbanum,ydroxycitronellal, lavandin, methyl acetophenone, methyl benzoate, myrrh.COMMON NAMES:
GeraniumUSES:
The geranium organic oil has various therapeutic properties and used as astringent, haemostatic, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, diuretic, haemostatic, styptic, tonic, vermifuge and vulnerary. It is also 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.CERTIFICATION:
Indian Certified Organic (ICO) and Department of Agriculture.