Absolute Aromas Geranium, Egyptian pelargonium graveolens

Geranium, Egyptian pelargonium graveolens 

Country of Origin: Egypt

Botanical Name:  Pelargonium Graveolens 

Geranium is an excellent balancing and uplifting oil with a delightful, fresh, green, rose-like scent. It is a great essential oil for all-round use and is especially popular with women. 

Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from from the plant's leaves.

A clear to light green in colour. Although Geranium Bourbon, which comes from the island of La Reunion (previously known as Ile de Bourbon), 500 miles east of Madagascar, is considered to be a superior quality oil, many prefer the lighter more subtle aroma of Egyptian Geranium.  The species is the same, it is the growing conditions which make the difference between the two types.