Rose Geranium Oil
Ingredient Name: Rose Geranium Oil (Pelargonium roseum)
What is it? Rose geranium oil is derived from the leaves of the rose plant through a steam distillation process. The essential oil’s fragrance is an earthy combination of sweet, citrus, and rosy notes.
Nourishing properties:*
- Reduces anxiety
- Soothes irritated skin
- Antimicrobial properties
*= This information has not been approved by the FDA.
References
Boukhatem, Mohamed Nadjib, et al. “Rose Geranium Essential Oil as a Source of New and Safe Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.” Libyan Journal of Medicine, vol. 8, no. 1, 2013, p. 22520., doi:10.3402/ljm.v8i0.22520.
Fakari, Fahimeh Rashidi, et al. “Effect of Inhalation of Aroma of Geranium Essence on Anxiety and Physiological Parameters during First Stage of Labor in Nulliparous Women: a Randomized Clinical Trial.” Journal of Caring Sciences, vol. 4, no. 2, 2015, pp. 135–141., doi:10.15171/jcs.2015.014.
Boukhatem, Mohamed Nadjib, et al. “Rose Geranium Essential Oil as a Source of New and Safe Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.” Libyan Journal of Medicine, vol. 8, no. 1, 2013, p. 22520., doi:10.3402/ljm.v8i0.22520.