Geranium Bourbon

Botanical family: Geraniaceae

Country of origin: Egypt, India

Citronellol + Nerol (35-50%)
Citronellyl Formate (9-15%)
Geraniol (5-10%)
6,9-Guaiadene (4-8%)
Isomenthone (4-8%)

Production method: steam distillation from leaves and flowers

Located in the southern Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar, Reunion Island has been recognized by the world’s perfume houses for more than a century as the source of the finest geranium essential oil. Known as Geranium Bourbon (a reference to the island’s former name, île Bourbon), this variety of geranium essential oil has a distinctly complex, fresh, green floral scent with delicate pink undertones. Up to 900 pounds of bourbon geranium flowers, leaves and stems are distilled to produce 1 liter of essential oil. Bourbon Geranium essential oil can be used as a personal fragrance, home fragrance, or topically as part of your daily skin care routine.

Bourbon Geranium essential oil has a lush, floral scent that promotes radiant hair and natural skin radiance, and is a great addition to any homemade perfume, bath, and body products.

Acts as: anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, hemostatic (stops bleeding), antifungal, astringent, antidepressant, sedative, homeostatic (stops bleeding), diuretic, liver stimulant, pancreas stimulant, detoxification, dilates bile ducts for detoxification, normalizes the menstrual cycle, relieves menopause, cleanses oily skin, normalizes the sebaceous glands, moisturizes dry skin, regenerates skin cells, rejuvenates the skin, insect repellent.

Geranium essential oil stimulates the liver and pancreas, improves blood circulation in them, expands the bile ducts to detoxify the gallbladder and liver.

Recommended for: hepatitis, fatty liver, skin infections, skin diseases, acne, pimples, blackheads, oily skin, dry skin, wrinkles, skin aging, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, itching, rash, neurodermatitis, burns, frostbite, wounds, fissures, fungal infection, ringworm, viral infection, herpes, chicken pox, shingles, hormonal imbalance, circulatory disorders (improves blood flow, circulation), menstrual problems, PMS, stress, insomnia.

Emotional impact: Geranium essential oil will help reduce the fear of “abandonment” – I am not loved.

Influence on the mind: helps to let go of negative memories, resentment, relieves nervous tension, balances emotions, promotes peace, hope, well-being.

Application and dosage:

dilute 1:1 with vegetable oil or V-6 oil
the oil is considered safe (GRAS) for internal use by the FDA
apply 1-3 drops to the affected area
for oral administration, place in a capsule, 2 times a day, if necessary
inhale from the palms or from a bottle –
5-8 drops in a Diffuser, 20 minutes each
in the bath 5-6 drops per emulsifier

For pets: Yes, you can, to treat a fungal ear infection. For dogs, it can be used against ticks and flies.

Precautionary measures:

use only therapeutic grade oils
dilute 1:1 with vegetable oil or V-6 oil
the oil is considered safe (GRAS) for internal use by the FDA
children under 6 years of age should not use oil as a dietary supplement
do not use on infants
when applied to the skin in its pure form, the reaction is neutral
Keep out of the reach of children
shelf life of sealed packaging is not limited

Essential oils are not medicinal products. Specialist consultation required