Geranium Egyptian

Botanical Name

Pelargonium graveolens / Pelargonium asperum

Plant Family

Geraniaceae

Country of Origin

Egypt and Russia

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Leaves

Color

Clear to Pale Yellow/Green

Consistency

Thin

Perfumery Note

Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma

Very Strong

Aromatic Description

Geranium Essential Oil smells floral, fresh, sweet and rose like.

Possible Substitute Oils

Rose, melissa, vetiver, cistus

Blends Well With

basil, bay laurel, bergamot, carrot seed, cassia, coriander, chamomile (German & Roman), citronella, clary sage, cypress, fennel, galbanum, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, lime, melissa, neroli, sweet orange, wild orange, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, tangerine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, spikenard, ylang ylang

GRAS status

 

Geranium Essential Oil Uses

• Female Reproductive Disorders
• Menstrual Cramps
• Infertility
• Endometriosis
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Menopausal Symptoms
• Circulatory Disorders
• Reynaud’S Disease
• Varicose Veins
• Hemorrhoids
• Neuralgia
• Nervous Skin Disorders
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Emotional Crisis
• Stress-related Conditions
• Wounds
• Acne
• Bruises
• Minor Burns
• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Ulcers
• Hemorrhoids
• Head Lice
• Ringworm
• Sebum Balacing
• Urinary and Liver Tonic

Sources: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 591. Neryls Purchon and Lora Cantele, Complete Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness (Toronto ON: Robert Rose, 2014), 61.

Major Constituents of Geranium Essential Oil

• Citronellol
• Geraniol
• Linalol
• Citronellyl formate
• Isomenthone
• 10-epi-Gamma-Eudesmol
• Geranyl Formate

Source: B. Benveniste and N. Azzo, Geranium Oil. (Mount Vernon, NY: Technical Bulletin & Newsletter, Vol. II, Kato Worldwide Ltd., July 1, 1992). Source cited in Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 293.]

Geranium Essential Oil Safety Information

Tisserand and Young caution that a drug interaction may occur if using drugs metabolized by CYP2B6. They indicate that the Geranium Oil possesses a low risk of skin sensitization and recommend a dermal maximum of 17.5%. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 293.]

Recommended Dilution Range

3%-50%; neat for some conditions

General Safety Information

Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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