Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil 10ml

Botanical Name: Pelargoneum graveolens

Description: It is a hairy perennial shrub, often used in hedgerows, and stands up to about one meter high (3 feet). It has pointed leaves with serrated edges and pinkish-white flowers.

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Citronella, Clary Sage, Fennel, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Neroli, Nutmeg

Aromatic Scent: Geranium Bourbon is a strong-smelling oil with a floral aroma and a hint of mint. This uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect and this extends to the skin – where it helps to create a balance between oily and dry skin, emotions – where it helps to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety, and the hormone system. The strong smell is particularly good to ward off mosquitoes and head lice and is good to relieve fluid retention and help fight cellulite.

History: The plants originated from South Africa as well as Reunion, Madagascar, Egypt, and Morocco and were introduced to European countries such as Italy, Spain, and France in the 17th century.

Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Geranium Bourbon oil include the following as an astringent, hemostatic, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-depressant, tonic, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, and an anti-infectious agent.

Plant Part: Leaves & Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: Reunion Islands

Colour: Greenish Yellow

Consistency: Light

Note: Middle