This organic oil is steam distilled from the whole plant. It is not easy to produce as the plant is susceptible to rust, making the organic oil very rare.
Delightful, fresh, green, rose-like scent. Clear to light green in colour.
Geranium is an excellent balancing and uplifting oil for all-round use and is especially popular with women. Try blending 1 drop of Geranium with 2 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Mandarin in a teaspoon of Sweet Almond oil for use as a relaxing, refreshing bath or massage oil. Alternatively, blend the same oils with two teaspoons of Peach Kernel oil for a special hydrating body moisturiser with a delicious aroma.
In a diffuser or burner, Geranium blends very well with the citrus oils. It is deodorising, cleansing and uplifting as well as having quite good insect-repellent properties.
After a long haul flight, try blending together 2 drops of Geranium, 1 Drop each of Juniper and Lavender in 10 ml of Peach Kernel; massage in to the ankles to encourage elimination of fluid.
Pelargonium graveolens is not to be confused with the household variety of geranium, which is a completely different species.
To be avoided during pregnancy