| DESCRIPTION
The geranium oil has a strong smell with a floral aroma and a hint of mint. It is extracted from the plant Pelargonium odorantissimum, of the Geraniaceae family. The oil is extracted through CO2 extraction process from the leaves and stalks of the plants.
COMMON NAMES
Cranesbills
BLENDS WITH:
This essential oil blends well with other oils such as angelica, basil, bergamot, carrot seed, cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lime, neroli, orange and rosemary.
CONSTITUENTS
It composed of various constituents that include a-pinene, myrcene, limonene, menthone, linalool, geranyl acetate, citronellol, geraniol and geranyl butyrate.
USES
Known for its therapeutic properties, this geranium oil is used to help in the treatment of acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia. |
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This is such a wonderful oil that I used when I got a cramp in my foot, it provided me relief in just few hours.
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