GERANIUM - pelargonium graveolens

Part of Plant Used - Leaves and stalks.

Extraction - Steam distillation.

Scent - Middle Note. Gloriously floral. Fresh, green and very refreshing.

Usage - Bathing, diffuser, inhalation, massage, room spray.

Main Action on Mind/Body
  • Antiseptic
  • Astringent
  • Insect Repellent
  • Antidepressant
  • Calming
  • Diuretic

Mind - This joyously floral oil is without doubt wonderfully uplifting. Its unashamedly feminine floral scent makes it a fabulous treatment for PMS, either as an inhalation or massage blend. Though refreshing and stimulating its light floral scent makes it a wonderful treatment to calm panic attacks and combat feelings of anxiety.

Body - Its lovely cooling and balancing action makes it a great oil to use in skincare. Its gentle action makes it valuable in soothing oily and inflamed skin. Its stimulating and diuretic action makes it a great addition to any blend made to combat fluid retention.

Blends well with - Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose.