Geranium Essential Oil

Latin (Botanical) Name:  Pelargonium Graveolens

Plant Family:  Geraniaceae

Common Extraction Method:  Steam distillation

Typically Used Plant Part:  Leaf

Color:  Light yellow / Green

Aromatic Characteristic:  Floral, fresh, sweet and slightly fruity aroma

During the time of the ancient Egyptians, Geranium Oil was used in a wide variety of applications, including promoting clear, smooth, radiant skin, balancing hormones, relieving anxiety and fatigue, and improving mood. When geranium was introduced to Europe in the late 17th century, its fresh leaves were used in finger bowls.

Although this perennial shrub is native to South Africa, it is now grown worldwide, namely in Central America, Europe, Congo, Egypt, Russia and Japan. It is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens, the most commonly grown geranium species for extracting its essential oil. There are many varieties and species of pink flower with a fresh, floral scent. Each variety smells different, but is almost the same in terms of composition, benefits, and uses.

Geranium oil is widely used in perfume and cosmetic products. It is preferred in perfumes due to its refreshing aroma.

Geranium oil is also used in aromatherapy to support a number of health conditions. It is inhaled using a diffuser or diluted with base oils and applied to the skin for soothing benefits.

According to studies, geranium oil shows antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

      KEY COMPONENTS / ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

• Citronelol
• Geraniol
• Citronellyl Formate
• Linalool
• Geranyl Formate

 

       BENEFITS

• Skin Friendly:

Studies have shown that the antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic characteristics of geranium oil help reduce acne breakouts, skin irritation, and skin infections when applied topically to the skin [1]. It helps the skin to look healthy.

 

• It helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression:

Studies have shown that inhaled geranium oil helps to calm down, reduce anxiety, relieve depressed mood and reduce stress [2] [3]

 

• It shows anti-inflammatory characteristic:

Geranium oil helps both in the prevention and treatment of acute or chronic inflammatory skin diseases with its anti-inflammatory characteristic [4]. It helps to improve leg and foot swelling caused by edema [5].

• It shows antimicrobial and antibacterial characteristics:

Geranium oil helps to neutralize various types of bacteria with its antimicrobial and antibacterial characteristics [6].

      WARNINGS

• IT IS AN ESSENTIAL OIL, DIRECT APPLICATION MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. Always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil before applying topically. You can do a patch test before using the oil if you want to make sure it doesn't irritate your skin.
• FOR EXTERNAL USE, NON-DRINKABLE.
• Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact rinse with plenty of water.
• Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
• It is recommended that children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people using medication should consult their doctor before using geranium oil.

 

 

      ACADEMIC STUDIES

[1] A. Orchard, S. Vuuren (2017). Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017; 2017: 4517971.

[2] F. R. Fakari, M. Tabatabaeichehr, H. Kamali, F. R. Fakari, M. Naseri (2015). Effect of Inhalation of Aroma of Geranium Essence on Anxiety and Physiological Parameters during First Stage of Labor in Nulliparous Women: a Randomized Clinical Trial. J Caring Sci. 2015 Jun; 4(2): 135–141.

[3] M. A. Tabari, A. H. Moghaddam, F. Maggi, G. Benelli (2018). Anxiolytic and antidepressant activities of Pelargonium roseum essential oil on Swiss albino mice: Possible involvement of serotonergic transmission. Wiley Online Library, Volume32, Issue6, June 2018, Pages 1014-1022.

[4] M. N. Boukhatem, A. Kameli, M. A. Ferhat, F. Saidi, M. Mekarnia (2013). Rose geranium essential oil as a source of new and safe anti-inflammatory drugs. Libyan J Med. 2013; 8: 10.3402/ljm.v8i0.22520.

[5] K. Shinohara, H. Doi, C. Kumagai, E. Sawano, W. Tarumi (2017). Effects of essential oil exposure on salivary estrogen concentration in perimenopausal women. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2017 Jan;37(8):567-572.

[6] A. Ghannadi, Mr. Bagherinejad, D. Abedi, M. Jalali, B. Absalan, N. Sadeghi (2012). Antibacterial activity and composition of essential oils from Pelargonium graveolens L'Her and Vitex agnus-castus L. Iran J Microbiol, 2012 Dec;4(4):171-6.