GERANIUM OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Pelargonium graveolens
	Common Name	:	Geranium essential oil, Pelargonium graveolens stem leaf oil
	CAS #	:	8000-46-2 , F.E.M.A. : 2508
	Plant Parts Used	:	Leaves, stalks and flowers
	Extraction Method	:	Steam Distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Yellow green to green clear liquid with floral, green, spicy & rosy aroma

Description :
Geranium essential oils is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves, stalks and flowers.

Constituents & Specifications :
Geranium oil has various chemical compounds that include isomenthone, menthone, phellandrene, sabinene, geraniol, linalol and citronellol
Specific Gravity : 0.89000 - 0.89900 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.51800 - 1.52000 @ 20°C

Properties :
It is antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, diuretic, deodorant, haemostatic, styptic, sedative, tonic, vermifuge and vulnerary.

Benefits & Uses :

• Geranium essential oil is highly effective in assisting with pre-menstrual tension, excessive fluid retention, menopausal problems, uterine and breast cancers.
• It is used as a fragrance in all kinds of cosmetic products like soaps, creams, perfumery, air fresheners, skin disorders, eczema and haemorrhoids. Geranium oil is also insect repellent and is good for headaches, dental abscess, stings and bites.
• It is also used in flavoring food additives like preparation of jams, jellies, cakes and puddings, drink and beverages, sauce and ice creams.