ROSE GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL

Pelargonium graveolens Grown in France

Rose Geranium Oil is a little sweeter and greener in aroma than it's cousin Geranium. From the same botanical family, it is extensively used in perfumery. A sweet, rosy, floral & herbaceous aroma.

Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil

Plant Part: Leaves / Tops

Note: Middle to Top Note

Aroma Families: Floral, Green, Rosy

Aroma: Sweet, green, leafy-rosy aroma with a fruity/minty undertone; has a sweet rosy drydown.

Blends with:

Agarwood, Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander Seed, Fragonia, Frankincense, Galbanum, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver & Ylang Ylang

“Very useful for bolstering Rose, if not allowed to dominate. It can also be used to freshen up and bring depth to other floral notes.”1.

Benefits:

Supporting women's health in menopause, a relaxant, stress & anxiety, & balancing blends.

Recommended Use:

In massage blends may help with muscle spasm, especially in PMT; in skin care it may help with acne, circulation and general skin care; beautiful in soaps and candles;  in blends to help with emotions like depression, to calm a stressed out mind, anxiety, 

Care Instructions:

Not recommended for ingestion. Non-toxic, Non-irritant in a dilution.

Information on the traditional uses and properties are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.

Easy Recipe

PMT Rose Geranium Bath

Soothe sudden mood swings & hormonal feelings of tension to feel more grounded, calm & uplifted.

Equipment:

Bowl

Bath

Ingredients: 

1tbsp Sweet Almond Oil or full-fat milk

7 drops of Rose Geranium Essential Oil

3 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Blend the ingredients into the warm bath water & soak.

Tip: Combine these ingredients (not milk), and use as a body oil focusing on abdomen, lower back & chest.

References:

1. Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 71.