Geranium oil is extracted from the plant Pelargonium geranium. It is a strong smelling oil with a floral aroma and a hint of mint. The oil is mostly colorless, but can have a slight light green color to it. It has a watery viscosity. It is composed of various chemical constituents and includes α -pinene, myrcene, limonene, menthone, linalool, geranyl acetate, citronellol, geraniol and geranyl butyrate. Geranium oil can be used to help in the treatment of acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, lice, as a mosquito repellant, ringworm, ulcers, breast engorgement, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia.
Technical Details
| Botanical Name | Pelargonium geranium |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Part Used | Different Parts |
| Origin | India |
| Mode of Extraction | Steam Distilled |
| Main Constituents | Geraniol, cintronellol, dipentene, linalool, isomenthol, geranyl tiglate, geranyl acetate |
| Description | Clear Transparent Liquid |
| Appearence | Colorless or light yellow liquid |
| Organoleptic properties | Pleasant rose odor |
| Refractive index at 20 °C | 1.476-1.4085 |
| Specific Gravity at 20 °C | 0.885-0.896 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents. |
Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
Use : As a fragrance ingredient, aromatherapy oils, spa oils, herbal ingredient in cosmetics and herbal products
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