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Essential Oil
Bourbon Geranium
- Botanical name : Pelargonium Graveolens
- Country of origin : Madagascar
- Olfactory Family : Floral
- Harvester : Coeur de Forêt
- Harvested part : Flowering Tops
- Main application : Diffusion
Geranium Bourbon or Pelargonium Graveolens essential oil was introduced to Reunion Island in 1870, then to Madagascar. The variety that grows on the island’s high plateaus is known for its abundance of flowers. Its scent is somewhere between rosy and fruity. The extract is distilled on site using steam distillation, resulting in a 100% pure and natural essential oil.
Geranium Bourbon essential oil is renowned for its countless virtues. It is primarily considered a mild anti-infective (antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal). It also has tonic properties that promote blood circulation. It is also anti-inflammatory and stimulating. It is an essential ingredient in the various disciplines of perfumery, aromatherapy, and olfactotherapy.
Olfactory description
Bright and enchanting, geranium offers a generous floral and fruity top note. Juicy lychees, pears and nectarines intertwine around a ‘morning rosé’ effect. Aromatic accents of peppermint and nettle underscore the overall sparkling olfactory profile. Then, inviting more and more comparisons with rose, the fruity effect tends towards grapefruit and more exotic fruits, such as papaya or passion fruit. As the maelstrom calms down and stabilises, a tea effect remains unperturbed, supported by a distant amber call.
In perfume
Notes:
Top, Heart
Associations:
Adds freshness to a floral rose accord.
Adds sweetness to a cologne accord.
Creations:
‘Dioressence’ – Christian Dior
‘La Fille de Berlin’ – Serge Lutens
Main emotions
Effective for everything related to the psycho-emotional sphere, it combats stress, anxiety and emotionality. It also facilitates openness, communication and tolerance. It also helps in cases of low self-esteem.
Open, Tolerant, Confident
Indications
When we need to have a constructive exchange with others.
In cases of low self-esteem
Instructions for use
5 to 10 drops in a diffuser
a few drops on a ceramic pebble to be placed in a cupboard or living room
on a cotton pad, leave to infuse, inhale deeply several times a day
For more details and to find out if an oil is right for you and how to use it best, please contact an olfactotherapist.
Properties
Antifungal
Nervous system calming
Antibacterial
Antispasmodic
Nervous system tonic
Repellent
Instructions for use
For your safety and that of your loved ones, please consult an aromatherapy professional.
General characteristics
Type of cultivation: Traditional cultivation
Harvest: March–April / September–October
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Production capacity: 300 kg per year
Type of product: 100% pure and natural essential oil
Main components
Citronellol: 24%
Geraniol: 13%
Citronellyl formate: 12%
Linalool: 6%
Organoleptic characteristics
Light green to dark green oil
Rosy and fruity scent
Clear, mobile liquid appearance
Physical characteristics
Density: 0.883 to 0.905
Flash point: 83°C
Allergens
Citronellol
Geraniol
Linalool
Citral
Limonene
Beta-Caryophyllene (Ox.)
Eugenol
Geranyl Acetate
Pinenes
Alpha-Terpineol
Terpinolene
Product references
CAS No.: 8000-46-2
Batch No.: GEB/MAD/CDF/0324
Best before: end of 2027
Conservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation and the gradual evaporation of their constituents. It is therefore essential to store them in a dark glass or aluminium bottle with a tight seal at a temperature between 5°C and 40°C.
Before using essential oils, it is essential to read the precautions for use.
Danger
Causes serious eye irritation / Causes skin irritation / Causes skin allergy / Harmful to aquatic organisms, causes long-term effects / Avoid release into the environment / IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor / IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing / If skin irritation or rash occurs: seek medical advice / Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection / IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water / Keep out of reach of children / Do not use on pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under 6 years of age.
The information provided on the Le Sourceur website is for informational purposes only. It is based on laboratory research and books published by healthcare professionals but should not under any circumstances replace a doctor’s prescription. Le Sourceur declines all responsibility in the event of self-medication.
On the Internet
Passeport Santé – Bourbon Geranium
Wikiphyto – Rosat Geranium
Coeur de Forêt – Antsirabe Project
In litterature
Rêver un autre Monde (Dreaming of Another World) – Illustrator JEF/Author: Stéphane Piquart – 2011
L’aromathérapie exactement, by Pierre Franchomme and Daniel Pénoël, 2001
Thanks
Kathy Vandevelde for her expertise in olfactotherapy
Adrien Blanc for his expertise in perfumery
Aurore Jouan for her expertise in olfactotherapy
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