Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Bourbon geranium

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Ideal for use in skin care products, Bourbon Geranium essential oil is known as a skin tonic. Astringent, Geranium Bourbon essential oil clarifies and brightens the complexion. Rich in purifying active ingredients, Geranium Bourbon essential oil is also reputed to combat skin blemishes. When diffused, Geranium Bourbon essential oil purifies the air and reveals a soft, rosy fragrance. Its sweet, floral fragrance is also popular in perfumery.

Normal hair

Dry hair

Normal hair

Dry hair

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Appropriate

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Botanical name

Pelargonium graveloens cv Bourbon

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Baudoux D. (2008) Se soigner par les huiles essentielles. Editions Amyris

Baudoux D. Les Cahiers Pratiques d'Aromathérapie selon l'école française -Dermatologie. Editions Amyris.

Baudoux D. (2010) Les cahiers pratiques d'aromathérapie selon l'école française - Pédiatrie. Edition 2011. Edition Inspir S.A.

Baudoux D., Zhiri A. et Breda M.L. Huiles essentielles chémotypées – Nouvelle édition

Clergeaud C. et L. (2003) Les huiles végétales - Huiles de santé et de beauté -Nouvelle Edition. Editions Amyris.

Couic-Marinier F. et Frély R. (2021) Les huiles essentielles pour les séniors. Solar Editions

Festy D. (2011) Ma bible des huiles essentielles. Editions Leduc.S

Festy D. (2023) Soigner ses enfants avec les huiles essentielles. Editions Leduc

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois.

N.A.R.D Aroma News N°25. Editions Inspir.

Pataud A. (2004) La cuisine aux huiles essentielles. Editions Ambre

Werner M. et Von Braunschweig R. (2008) L'Aromathérapie. Editions Vigot.

Willem J.-P. (2005) Les huiles essentielles - Médecine d'avenir. Editions Dauphin.

Wilson R. (2002) Aromatherapy, Essentials oils for vibrant health and beauty. Editions Avery

Properties

Bourbon Geranium essential oil is traditionally used for : Acne, spots, eczema, chapped, craked skin, wrinkles, fine lines, fungal infections, insect repellent, nosebleeds, stretch marks.

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Thanks to its content of compounds with powerful antifungal and antiseptic effects,Bourbon Geranium essential oil is widely recognised in aromatherapy for helping with fungal skin infections, minor infections, small wounds and insect bites.

Properties

Bourbon Geranium essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Rich in antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal active ingredients

  • Rich in anti-inflammatory active ingredients

  • Antispasmodic, relaxing

  • Tonic, astringent, haemostatic, healing

  • Renowned for toning venous and lymphatic circulation

  • Rich in calming and pain-relieving active ingredients

  • Contains compounds that have been shown to repel mosquitoes

Uses

Bourbon Geranium essential oil is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Skin conditions, eczema, dermatosis

  • Small wounds, superficial cuts

  • Skin fungal infections

  • Rheumatism

Synergies

  • Soothing, skin regenerating : essential oils of Gum Rockrose, True Lavender, yarrow, German Chamomile.

  • Helps circulatory health: Essential oils from the mastic tree, Mediterranean cypress essential oils, Calophylla inophylla carrier oil

  • Quiet summer nights : Lemon Eucalyptus and Lemongrass essential oils

In practice

Quiet summer nights: diffused into the air.

Quiet summer nights: Mix into your oil blend. Apply a few drops of your mixture to the wrists, ankles, etc. IN PRACTICE

For skin problems: Mix into your oil blend. Apply a few drops of your mixture locally to the problem area.

Precautions

  • Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for children under 6 years old and for people with diabetes.

  • Internal use reserved for therapists.

  • Risk of drug interactions.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Always dilute before topical application. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.

  • Old or oxidised essential oils should be avoided. Store protected from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Find out more

Native to southern Africa, pelargonium - or florists' geranium - belongs to the Geraniaceae family. TheGreek origin of the plant's botanical name is " geranos ", meaning crane, because the fruit of the plant resembles the bird's beak. It was imported to Europe at the end of the 16th century. Its pretty, fragrant pink, white or red flowers were a big hit, and it quickly became very fashionable at court and in the gardens of French châteaux.

Gardeners have tried their hand at numerous hybridisations over the centuries, and there are now over 600 species of geranium! They are grown all over the world, particularly in China, the Maghreb countries, Madagascar and Reunion Island, from which the species takes its name " Bourbon " (from theisland's ancient name). Although Bourbon Geranium has the same properties as its Egyptian counterpart, the olfactory quality of Bourbon Geranium is much more delicate, flowery and sweet than Geranium from Egypt. In fact, it is the Bourbon that is traditionally used in perfumery. Contrary to popular belief, geraniumessential oil is extracted from its leaves and stems, not its flowers. Geranium has a strong presence in perfumery, with its sweet, rose-like scent, and is used in particular in fragrances for... men.

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Pleasant scent. A few drops are enough to perfume a room.

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Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Flower oil (A. Pataud)

Kitchen

How to use: Mix 1 drop of Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) essential oil, 1 drop of Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil and 5 cl of rapeseed oil. To give your dishes a bucolic touch.

Flower syrup (A. Pataud)

Kitchen

Directions for use: Mix 1 drop of Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) essential oil, 1 drop of Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil and 20 cl of syrup. Add a few spoonfuls to fruit salads.