Product Description
Geranium Bourbon has a rich, rosy aroma often preferred by aromatherapists to other varieties of Geranium oil. A balancing effect on mind and body, particularly useful for menstrual problems.
Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium Bourbon essential oil comes from the island, and former french colony, of La Réunion in the Indian Ocean. The island was formerly known as Île de Bourbon, which is where the name comes from.
Although it has the same therapeutic properties as other types of Geranium essential oil, it is preferred by many aromatherapists because of it superior fragrance and because it blends so well with a vast array of other oils.
Characteristics
Geranium Bourbon is produced from the ‘Rose’ cultivar. It has a pronounced green, leafy-rose scent. Often more lemony and rosy, with a sweet herbaceous note.
Oils to Blend with
Blends with virtually every other essential oil but favourites have to be Bergamot, Lavender, Basil, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood, Rosewood, Juniperberry, Lemon, Patchouli, Jasmine and Sweet Orange.
Latin Name
Pelargonium roseum
Plant Family
Geraniaceae
Extraction Method
The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers, leaves and stalks
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Chemical Constituents
Geranic (Acid), Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Myrtenol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Citral (Aldehyde), Methone (Ketone), Eugeneol (Phenol), Sabinene (Terpene).
Precautions
As with all essential oils we do not recommend using Geranium during pregnancy, especially as it regulates the hormonal system. May cause irritation to sensitive skin
Specifications
- Weight: 0.03 kg
- Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Grapefuit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Sweet Orange, Rosemary
- Contraindications: Avoid During Pregnancy
- Country of Origin: Madagascar
- Latin Name: Pelargonium roseum
- Traditional Physical Properties: Poor Circulation
- Part of Plant Used: Leaves & Flowering Tops
- Purity: 100% Pure
- Scent: Pronounced Green, Rosey scent
- Key Benefits: Skin Balancing
- Traditional Emotional Use: Uplifting, Homely
- Traditional Skin Use: Bruises, Burns, Cuts, Balancing to the skin - balancing between oily and dry
- HS Code: 33019090
- HS Description: Geranium essential oil
- HS Country: GB
- HS Composition: Viscous Liquid
