Geranium Essential Oil
Meet Geranium — balanced, radiant, and endlessly supportive. The Oil Stories calls her the quiet confidant: uplifting mood, making skin glow, and balancing hormones. She’s the friend you can always count on — warm, reliable, and deeply grounding.
AROMA
Floral - Rosy - Herbaceous
BENEFITS backed by SCIENCE
Supports women’s wellness – Inhalation reduces menstrual bloating and fluid retention through lymphatic support (Bastos et al., 2010).
Uplifts mood & calms anxiety – Shown to ease depression and restore vitality thanks to monoterpene alcohols (Setzer, 2009; Perry & Perry, 2006).
Balances skin & hair – Antifungal and antibacterial properties combat acne, infections, and Candida. Balances sebum production, keeping skin and scalp healthy (Boukhatem et al., 2013; Lang & Buchbauer, 2012).
Geranium's Story
If you have Geranium as a friend then you are sorted for life. Geranium is one of the most caring, loving and comforting of the oils. She is sociable and friendly but never overbearing. At the same time, she is never too protective or overwhelming. If you need her help you need to ask for it, since it will never come unsolicited. However, when the cry for help comes she will immediately console you, make you a cup of tea and be there for you. That does not mean she is tone deaf- she simply wants you to have the courage to ask for what you need.
Geranium is the best adviser in terms of skin and natural beauty. She has flawless skin and radiant face so she gets a lot of looks of admiration. But then again, you won’t see Geranium advertised in magazines or social media- she absolutely despises that kind of attention. She would rather set-up a small boutique of her own or host workshops in her house. She prefers a small, close circle over several people who only partly care about the several qualities that she provides, and if you get a spot in her circle, consider yourself lucky!
Safety & Dilution
Maximum topical use dilution: up to 5% (≈5 drops in 1 tbsp carrier oil). See DILUTION GUIDELINES according to age or ailment.
Avoid: eyes, ears, sensitive areas
Children: not for under 2 years
Pregnancy/nursing: consult a physician
Pets: diffuse with door open so they can leave if uncomfortable
❗ Discontinue if skin irritation occurs. Do not ingest unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life: 5 years
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place with cap tightly closed.
More Information
Latin Name: Pelargonium x asperum
Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
Main chemical constituents: Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Country: India
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Plant part used: Flowers
Culture: Unsprayed
Aromatic note: Middle