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.
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