Organic Essential Oil - Geranium

Latin name: Pelargonium Graveolens

Part of the plant used: Leaves, stems, and flowers

Source: South Africa

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Organic Geranium Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and stems of the Pelargonium Odoratissimum plant (Apple Geranium). It has a strong odor with a floral aroma and hints of mint and apple. The main characteristic of this oil is its ability to balance and uplift, and it is used for both mind and body, to alleviate a host of ailments.

Geranium essential oil helps balance oily and dry skin, and also brings balance to the mind, relieving stress and anxiety. It is said to work on the adrenal cortex, which has a balancing effect on the hormonal system. Geranium oil has

been used to treat acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, ringworm, ulcers, breast congestion, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress, and neuralgia. Its strong odor

repels mosquitoes. Add a few drops to shampoo to get rid of head lice.

These geraniums were believed to keep spirits away (as did mosquitoes!), so they were planted around houses as hedges. The plants originated in South Africa, Réunion, Madagascar, Egypt, and Morocco and were introduced to European countries in the 17th century. Although there are about 700 varieties of the plant, only 10 supply essential oil in viable quantities. The varieties planted in gardens usually produce too little oil for extraction.