Monograph – Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér.)

Plant Family – Geraniaceae

Origin – France

Type of extraction – steam distillation

Part of plant used – Flowering tops

Energetic Profile: This Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil is exquisitely feminine. It brings us deeply down into the womb space where we can feel ourselves anchored, strong and creative. Her odor is familiar and yet exotic, she is mysterious and loving, sensual and expansive and all these things from deeply within. She makes us feel as if we are opening up from the deepest part of ourselves and connecting from this sacred place to the realm of spirit. And all this in an ambiance of calm relaxation. No need to rush, panic or worry, this oil helps us to remain anchored and still while present in the world and in life. Her soft balm touches the heart and caresses the part of us that needs to feel safe in order to heal and participate in this earthly dance.

Regulates the nervous system. Helps combat stress, fear and anxiety. Balancing and centering. Good for harmonizing inner masculine and inner feminine. 

Smell: rose, herbaceous, pungent, green

Perfumery Note: Middle to top note

Main Chemical Constituents: citronellol, geraniol, linalool, citronellyl formate, p-menthone (1) 

Adulteration and quality: Adulteration is described in the scientific literrature and detection of adulteration requires complex techniques. (2), (3). We trust that our distiller in France does not adulterate.

Citation:

1. Rana VS, Juyal JP, M. Blazquez A, Chemical constituents of essential oil of Pelargonium graveolens leaves, International Journal of Aromatherapy, 12(4), 2002, 216-218, ISSN 0962-4562, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0962-4562(03)00003-1.
2. Lis-Balchin M. (editor), Geranium and Pelargonium. CRC Press. 1st edition. Oct 2 2002, https://doi.org/10.1201/9780203216538

3. Wang, Mei, et al. “Comparison of Current Chemical and Stereochemical Tests for the Identification and Differentiation of Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér.(Geraniaceae) Essential Oils: Analytical Data for (-)-(1S, 4R, 5S)-Guaia-6, 9-diene and (-)-(7R, 10S)-10-epi-γ-Eudesmol.” Records of Natural Products 8.4 (2014).