✓Origin: South Africa

✓Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

✓Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum

✓Plant Part: Leaves

✓Plant Description: The Rose Geranium is an erect, evergreen shrub with multiple branches that can grow up to 1.3 meters by 1 meter wide. When young it is herbaceous but becomes woody as the branches age. The stems are hairy and the leaves are covered with glandular hairs as well that creates a velvety texture.

✓Aroma: Floral

✓Aroma Description: Floral, Sweet

✓History: Rose Geranium belongs to the Geranium family, particularly the Pelargonium genus. Despite sharing virtually all the same qualities with Geranium, Rose Geranium is the type most often preferred for its scent. It is reputed to emit the strongest, most superior notes of Rose. This floral scent contributes to its uplifting effect on the mood. Pelargoniums is native to South Africa and known for giving soothing effects on the skin. They were used in remedies for topical ailments and burns. Rose Geranium was also used to soothe respiratory ailments like coughs, tuberculosis, gastritis and dysentery. In Europe, when introduced in the 17th century, it was commonly used as a protective medium around households. It was believed to have shielding properties that could ward off evil spirits.

✓Note: M

✓Consistency: Thin

✓Color: Colorless to Dark Green

✓Blends well with: Bergamot, Cedarwood (Atlas), Citronella (Java), Rosemary, Orange (Sweet), and Neroli

✓Main Constituents: Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool

✓Kid Safe: Yes, 2+

✓Skin Sensitivity: Low

✓Pregnancy Safe: Yes

✓Breastfeeding Safe: Yes

✓Dog Safe: Yes

✓Cat Safe: No

✓Sun Safe: Yes

✓Other Cautions: This oil is generally safe, follow dilution instructions.

✓Special Dilution Rate: 5%

✓Blending Factor: 3

✓Shelf life: 3 Years

✓Special Gravity: 0.887