Rose Geranium Essential Oil 20ml

Rose Geranium Essential Oil        
       
Benefits to the mind and spirit:       
• Soothes the nerves
• Uplifts the mood
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Good for inducing a calm sleep
       
Benefits to the physical body:          
• Anti inflammatory properties – good for painful joints
• Destroys bacteria and prevents infection
• Good for treating eczema and psoriasis
• Anti fungal – good for athletes foot
     
Botanical Name       
Pelargonium graveolens var. Roseum

Scent       
Sweet and rosy
 
Extraction Method       
Steam Distilled
       
Plant Detail       
Both rose geranium and geranium essential oil are derived from the Pelargonium graveolens plant but are slightly different varieties. The botanical name for rose geranium is Pelargonium graveolens var. Roseum while regular geranium oil comes from Pelargonium graveolens.

Origin and History        
Pelargonium or Rose geranium is native to South Africa. The indigenous people realised its therapeutic properties and used it extensively. It's thought it was then introduced to Europe around 1600.