Summary
Description of Geranium oil
The oil is mostly colorless, but can have a slight light green color to it. It has a watery viscosity.
The leaves and stalks are used for extraction, and the oil is obtained through steam distillation.
It is a strong smelling oil with a floral aroma and a hint of mint, and when extracted from the Odorantissimum plant has a slight apple undertone, whereas the Graveolens oil has a rosier aroma.
Function of Geranium oil
This fresh essential oil has a firm place in aromatherapy, as it helps to balance the mind and emotions, while stimulating the adrenal cortex and balancing the hormonal system and stimulating the lymphatic system. On the other hand, it balances the production of sebum in the skin, while keeping it supple and helping with the healing of wounds.
Usage of Geranium oil
1.Massage:carrier oil 10 ~ 15 ml + 2 ~ 10 drops of essential oil,gently massage until fully absorbed.
2.Direct inhalation:drip 1 drop of oil in the palm, or paper towel, then take a deep breath.
3.Vaporisation:drip 3-5 drops of oilin the aromatherapy machine, and then light it to give out fragrance.
4.Air freshing:drip 8 ~ 10 drops of oil in 100ml distilled water, and then spray the liquid.
5.Bathing: drip 8~10 drops of oil into the bathtub which is full of hot water and stir it evenly. And then bath in the tub for 15~20 minutes. After bath, clean the body with body shampoo.
6.Compress:3~6 drops of oil into the hot water and stir it evenly. Wet a towel with the water and wring it out. Compress the towel upon the right position of the body.
Properties
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Testing Items |
Standard Requirements |
Testing Result |
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Color and Appearance |
Green-yellow or amber liquid |
Green-yellow flowing liquor |
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Scent |
Characteristic aroma of mint and rose |
Qualified |
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Density (20°C/20°C) |
0.882 -- 0.899 |
0.890 |
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Optical Rotation (20°C) |
-14°--- -7° |
-12.55° |
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Refractive Index (20°C) |
1.4600 -- 1.4720 |
1.4638 |
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Solubility (20°C) |
Add 1 volume sample to 3 volume of ethanol 70%(v/v), obtaining a settled solution. |
Qualified |
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Citronellol Content |
32% -- 43% |
40.3% |
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Geraniol Content |
2% -- 12.0% |
9.3% |
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Main Ingredients |
Citronellol, Geraniol etc |
Qualified |
Product Detail
Natural Geranium Essential Oil Function:
• Highly effective in assisting with pre-menstrual tension, excessive fluid retention, menopausal
problems, uterine and breast cancers
• Used as a fragrance in all kinds of cosmetic products like soaps, creams, perfumery, air
fresheners, skin disorders, eczema and haemorrhoids
• Insect repellent and is good for headaches, dental abscess, stings and bites
• Used in flavoring food additives like preparation of jams, jellies, cakes and puddings, drink and
beverages, sauce and ice creams
Package
25Kg/plastic drum, 180Kg/iron drum.