African geranium

100% pure and natural essential oil of documented organic origin (Certificate CE-009577-2015) in an 11.3 ml (0.34 fl. oz.) glass bottle ; this product, also suitable for food use according to EC Regulation 1334/2008, is completely free from: stabilizers, fixatives, pesticides, GMOs and treatments (even of semi-finished products) with gamma rays and has been packaged and sealed as it came, i.e., without having undergone any transformation and/or alteration of any kind and in the most diligent observance of all laboratory precautions. According to EC Regulation 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, provided they are highly pure, many essential oils (including African Geranium) are declared "food flavorings" and can therefore be taken as supplements.

Attention

Absolutely avoid the " do-it-yourself" internal use of essential oils,as this can be highly dangerous. It is advisable to always proceed with a medical prescription issued exclusively by a competent and qualified professional.
As per the declaration of conformity published in the brochure, the plant-based raw materials selected and processed for the production of this essential oil are of scrupulous and certified organic origin. This, in concrete terms, guarantees the provenance of the material from a farm management system that substantially limits the use of fertilizers and pesticides, in order to protect both the harvest and the environment, as well as promote sustainable agricultural development.


The information leaflet included with the packaging contains all the information regarding the natural preparation, including the analytical bulletin, declaration of conformity, botanical description, and the possibility of use as a " food flavoring," etc.

Geranium essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of leaves, stalks and flowers and is a clear, deep green liquid with a powerful, spicy, pinkish-green scent.

African Geranium essential oil harmonizes excellently with the essential oils of: Bergamot, Clove, Juniper, Neroli, Patchouli, Ravensara, Sandalwood and with all citrus oils.

Geranium essential oil, non-toxic and non-irritating, has antidepressant, healing, deodorant, fungicidal, and vulnerary properties; it is an excellent remedy for acne, dermatitis, eczema, burns, and parasites. It is also well-known as an insect repellent: well before the invention of DDT, for generations, the most effective preventative remedy against mosquito attacks was an ointment prepared with geranium oil mixed with citronella essential oil and/or cedarwood essential oil. A diffuser is the best way to take advantage of this beneficial effect.

Geranium has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times, especially as a remedy for digestive ailments.
The highly prized essential oil of African geranium is used as a fragrance component in cosmetic products of all kinds.
In the food industry, it is a widely used flavoring.

Also known as "Pelargonium", geranium is native to southern Africa and is cultivated in several countries, primarily Réunion, Egypt, and Russia, where most of the essential oil is produced. It is a shrubby plant with a bushy habit, up to one meter and twenty centimeters tall, entirely aromatic, with peltate leaves and small pink flowers. Including hybrids, there are approximately seven hundred varieties.