Greek Geranium Organic Essential Oil
Regular price
€8.90
GERANIUM
Common name: Geranium
Latin name: Pelargonium x asperum, Pelargonium graveolens
Botanical family: Geraniaceae
Method of extraction: distilled at our organically certified distillery
Plant part used to extract the oil:leaves and brunches
Cultivation method: organic farming
Area of origin: Chalkidiki, Northern Greece
Historical notes: Pelargoniums originate from south Africa and only became popular in Europe in the 19th century, therefore they are not associated specifically with Greek history.
Biochemical group: monoterpenols and esters
Main chemical constituents: citronellol, geraniol, linalool, geranyl formate, isomenthone, others
Colour: yellow
Consistency: thin
Aroma strength: medium - strong
Perfumery note: middle
Aroma: Herbaceous, leafy green and fresh with a rosy floral aroma and a hint of citrus
Traditional Aromatherapy Uses:
Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments geranium is associated with the following therapeutic properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antianxiety, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, deodorant, diuretic, haemostatic, adrenal cortex stimulant, tonic, vulnerary
Qualified aromatherapists may use geranium essential oil for common complaints such as:
- skin conditions: balancing production of sebum and in general skin care for all skin types, inflammatory skin conditions and bruising, skin regeneration, eczema, psoriasis and acne, impetigo and athlete’s foot
- nervous tension and stress related conditions, chronic and acute anxiety, nervous exhaustion and stress due to overwork, irritability; balancing, stabilising, calming
- reproductive system – emotional stress related to the fluctuating hormones and menstrual problems.
- others
How we use it:
Inhalation / Vaporisation:
- We really enjoy this oil as it blends so easily and can be incorporated into so many blends – try with bergamot, Blue chamomile. Lavender, Lemon, Mandarine or Sweet orange for anxiety and stress. Alternatively, for more invigorating effect, try with lemon, peppermint, black pine and a touch of rosemary. For ‘feeling blue’ try with some Bergamot and other citruses.
Skin applications:
- For a congested, oily skin cream - add together with our Cypress and/or Lavender essential oil to an unscented face cream. Lemon essential oil would also work well but remember to follow the recommended dilutions to avoid phototoxicity.
- Geranium is a ‘classic’ in blends relating to menstrual problems – combine with Sweet marjoram and Lavender for menstrual cramps and PMS.
Please, also see our How to Use Essential Oils Safely page for more information
Safety considerations:
Tisserand and Young indicate that Geranium Essential Oil may interact with drugs and that it presents with low risk of skin sentisation. They recommend maximum dermal use level of 17.5%. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, 'Essential Oil Safety' (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 292.]
Please, also see our How to Use Essential Oils Safely page for more information.
Research and studies:
- Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5435909/
- Essential oils used in aromatherapy: A systemic review
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115001033
- Antibacterial and antifungal activity of ten essential oils in vitro.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8893526
- The biological activities of cinnamon, geranium and lavender essential oils.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25514231
- Anti-neuroinflammatory effects of geranium oil in microglial cells
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1756464609000796