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Geranium Essential Oil |
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Latin Name: |
Pelargonium graveolens |
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Country of Origin: |
China |
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Cultivation Method: |
Conventionally Grown |
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Extraction Method: |
Steam Distilled |
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Extracted From: |
Flowers and leaves |
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| Color: |
Olive-yellow |
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Perfumery Note: |
Middle |
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| Aroma:
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Fresh, herbaceous, powerful. Floral-minty & green. The aroma of
Geranium varies largely depending on the soil and climate in which it
grows. |
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Consistency: |
Thin liquid. |
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Aromatherapy Properties: |
Warming, tonic, balancing.
A great oil for the time of menopause and menstruation. Balancing and
lifting emotions. Refreshing and uplifting. Important Perfume
ingredient. Also a powerful insect repellent.
Wonderful as a skin and hair care ingredient. |
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Suggested Use: |
Add 9 drops to 1oz.
unscented body care or to a massage oil/lotion. If you like you can
make your own hair care blend, combining Geranium with Rosemary,
Jasmine, Patchouli and Lavender according to your liking. Add to
unscented shampoo or conditioner (5-10 drops per 1oz. of product), or
apply 1 drop to your hairbrush to rejuvenate and naturally scent hair
and scalp. To add to a bath - in order to prevent the oils from
floating on the surface - you may want to blend the Essential Oil with
some Half and Half, honey, vinegar or Aromaland's Coconut Emulsifier
before adding it to the water. |
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Blends Well With: |
Almost everything! Clary
Sage, Lavender, Rose, Chamomile, Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Cedarwood,
spices like Clove or Cardamom and many more. |
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History: |
Traditionally Geranium
Essential Oil has been used for circulatory problems, the respiratory
and reproductive system for skin and hair care and as a general nerve
tonic. |
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Specific Safety
Information: |
No known toxicity. GRAS
(Generally Regarded As Safe) approved by the FDA as food flavor. |
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