ROSE GERANIUM OIL PURE

Description:

Our rose geranium essential oil is extracted from the plantPelargonium graveolens of the Geraniaceae family

Ourrose geranium essential oil is extracted from the plant Pelargoniumgraveolens of the Geraniaceae family and has a rosier smell thanthat of its cousin - Pelargonium odorantissimum, which is more thecommonly known geraniumessential oil and has a more wild "lemon-apple"smell.

If theoil is made from the leaves when they start turning yellow it has astronger rose aroma then the younger, greener leaves. Someimitation rose geranium oil is made from the cheaper P.odorantissimum oil while distilling it over rose, to produce amock-rose geranium oil. Our oil is however the genuine essentialoil of Pelargonium graveolens.

This crisp and rosy essential oil stimulates the adrenal cortex andhelps to balance the nervous system, while lifting depression andrelieving anxiety and has a regulatory effect on the hormonalsystem, clearing sluggish and oily skin, while assisting withhealing.

Oilproperties

It has a sweet and rosy smell with a mint overtone and is mostlycolorless, but can have a slight light green color to it. It iswatery in viscosity.

Originof geranium oil

The plants originated from South Africa as well as Reunion,Madagascar, Egypt and Morocco and were introduced to Europeancountries such as Italy, Spain and France in the 17thcentury.

There are about 700 different varieties of the plant, yet only 10supply essential oil in viable quantities, since the normal gardengeranium produce far too little oil for extraction.

It is a hairy perennial shrub, often used in hedgerows, and standsup to about one meter high (3 feet) with pointed leaves, serratedat the edges. It has pinkish-white flowers. In early timesgeraniums were planted around the house to help keep evil sprits atbay.

Extraction 

The leaves and stalks are used for extraction, and the oil isobtained through steam distillation.

Chemicalcomposition

The essential oil is composed of various chemical constituents andincludes a-pinene, myrcene, limonene, menthone, linalool, geranylacetate, citronellol, geraniol and geranylbutyrate.

Precautions

Geranium oil is not indicated to cause any side effects, since itis non-toxic, non-irritant and generally non-sensitizing, yet cancause sensitivity in some people. Due to the fact that it balancesthe hormonal system, it might not be a good idea to use inpregnancy.

Therapeuticproperties

The therapeutic properties of geranium oil are antidepressant,antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, diuretic,deodorant, haemostatic, styptic, tonic, vermifuge andvulnerary.

 

Uses 

Rose geranium oil has a balancing effect on the nervous system andrelieves depression and anxiety, while lifting the spirits andmaking the world an easier place to live in. It has a balancingeffect on the adrenal cortex and is great for relievingstress.

Its haemostatic nature helps the body systems to balance themselvesand since the adrenal cortex is stimulated and balanced, thehormonal system of the body is also corrected and aligned.  onthe lymphatic system it has a greatly stimulating effect and withthat helps with detoxifying the body and also affects female healthin treating PMS as well as balancing vaginal secretion and heavyperiods.

It has a general diuretic effect on the body and balances the watersystems in the body, correcting any poor elimination of water andwaste material. It is useful for treating jaundice, gall stones andcan also be used for restraining nose bleeds and otherhemorrhaging.

On the skin, rose geranium oil helps to balance the secretion ofsebum and clears sluggish and oily skins, while the antiseptic andcicatrisant properties make this oil an effective aid to help withburns, wounds, ulcers and other skin problems.

Summary

This uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect and thisextends to the skin - where it helps to create balance between oilyand dry skin, keeping the skin supple and clearing congested skinand the emotions - where it helps to relieve feelings of stress andanxiety, and to balance the hormone system.

• Burners andvaporizers
  • o   In vaportherapy rose geranium oil can be used to help relieve stress, milddepression, PMS, anxiety and tension, menopausal problems and forgeneral energizing.
• Blended massage oil or in thebath
  • o   Rosegeranium oil can be used in blended massage oil, or diluted in abath to assist with PMS, depression, stress, anxiety and tension,fluid retention, edema, eczema, shingles, cellulite, bruises,ringworm, hemorrhoids and menstrual irregularities.
• Cream orlotion
  • o   As aconstituent in a blended cream or lotion, rose geranium essentialoil can be used for clearing sluggish and oily skin, as well aswound, burn and ulcer healing and has value to treat eczema,repelling insects, shingles, cellulite, ringworm, bruises andengorgement of the breasts.
• Shampoo
  • o   Rose geranium oil can also be dilutedin shampoo to help with head lice.

ROSE GERANIUM OIL PURE