Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves.
Geranium essential oil is mainly produced on the Island of Reunion, Egypt, and Morocco. Russia has also been listed as a source, but not as often. China is also exporting Geranium oil, but the source of the botanicals is unknown to me at this writing. The Congo, Japan, Central America and Europe have also been mentioned as sources, but only for the botanicals, not the production of the oil.
Our Geranium is from Egypt.
BLENDING, NOTE, SCENT: Geranium is a Middle Note oil. It is thought to blend well with Lavender, Patchouli, Clove, Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Juniper, Bergamont and other citrus oils. I have tried it with citrus and had very nice results. I have also had great success blending it with Lavender. Other combinations are currently being tested. Add this page to your favorites, for future results.
As for the scent of Geranium, everyone’s lymbic system is different. The sensation I get is floral, warm and creamy. Some say they smell a hint of rose, I don’t. This is not to say that some Geranium oils don’t have a hint of rose to them. Your origin of the botanicals can make a difference in the final product, and again, everyone’s smell perception is not the same.
Properties –Antiseptic, analgesic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, hemostatic, cicatrizing, diuretic, parasiticide, stimulates the Adrenal Cortex and the Lymphatic System. (SEE GLOSSARY, click on your browser's back button to return to this page.)
Principal Constituents – Geraniol and citronellol (these two usually make up about 50% of the whole), linalool, terpineol, alcohol, isomenthone, limonene, menthone, phellandrene, sabinene.
Comments: So what does all this mean? Check out the Glossary. But, to summarize, Geranium is good for bruises, it helps with fluid retention, swelling caused by fluid retention or bruising, it is a hormone balancer, helps cuts and wounds to heal, acts as an insect repellent (nats and mosquitos), good skin balancer, and helps to lift your mood.
