Botanical Name: Pelargonium roseum x asperum
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Description: This plant is a perennial hairy shrub growing up to 1
meter high. The leaves are covered with long, soft hairs of variable density
and with pink flowers. This plant flowers from September to October and is
indigenous to South Africa. The leaves and stalks are used for extraction, and
the oil is obtained through steam distillation.
Common Uses: As one of the few oils with the ability to both uplift and
sedate, Rose Geranium works profoundly on the emotions. It works wonders in
skincare remedies and can be used to help in the treatment of the following:
acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, lice, mosquito
repellent, ringworm, ulcers, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis,
PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia. It can be used to remedy digestive
ailments, kidney and bladder disorders and has traditionally been considered as
an astringent.
This variety of Rose Geranium is one of the most fragrant specie and the oil is
used in to perfumery and cosmetics industry as it can be made to imitate many
fragrances and is often used to 'stretch' the much more expensive oil of rose.
Aromatic Scent: A richly, warm and sweet floral scent, Rose Geranium is
not replacement for real rose oil. Adding it to any rose formula to enhance the
rose accents and reduce the amount of the more expensive real rose oil.
As one of the few oils with the ability to both uplift and sedate, Rose Geranium works profoundly on the emotions. It works wonders in skincare remedies and can be used to help in the treatment of the following: acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, ecz
