Geranium (pelegonium graveolens) (conventional and organic*)

Description
This popular and attractive plant can be found round most of Europe. It is about 2 feet high and has small pink flowers, with serrated, pointed leaves.
Characteristics
We use the graveolens variety which has more of a rose undertone, than the odoratissium variety which is more apple like. The oil is very heavy and sweet with minty overtones.
Oils to Blend with
Blends with virtually every other essential oil but favourites have to be bergamot, lavender, basil, rosemary, black pepper, rose, neroli, sandalwood, rosewood, juniper, lemon, patchouli, jasmine and orange.

Latin Name
Pelargonium graveolens

Plant Family
Geraniaceae

Extraction Method
The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers, leaves and stalks

Country of Origin
Conventional China, Organic Egypt

Chemical Constituents
Geranic (Acid), Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Myrtenol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Citral (Aldehyde), Methone (Ketone), Eugeneol (Phenol), Sabinene (Terpene).

Precautions
As with all essential oils we do not recommend using Geranium during pregnancy, especially as it regulates the hormonal system. May cause irritation to sensitive skin.