Rose Geranium Essential Oil

Overview:

A rose geranium is a type of geranium plant with leaves that smell strongly like roses. This species of geranium is native to certain parts of Africa.

The Uses of Rose Geranium Essential Oil:

It’s also called rose-scented geranium, sweet-scented geranium, or old-fashioned rose geranium. The plant has velvety, plush leaves and flowers that bloom pale pink or almost white.

When Should You Use Rose Geranium Essential Oil?

For antioxidant and anti-aging:

Rose geranium oil is an active ingredient in some cosmetic products, like lotions and fragrances.

For Anti-inflammatory:

Studies show that rose geranium oil had a strong impact on reducing swelling in mice paws and ears. It suggested that rose geranium oil could be the basis of new anti-inflammatory drugs that may have less harmful side effects than current medications.

For Antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral:

Rose geranium oil has strong antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. The food service industry even uses rose geranium oil as a natural preservative in some food products.

For anti-anxiety:

The scent of rose from the rose flower has been studied and shown to enhance relaxation, offer pain relief, and soothe anxiety in a clinical setting. It’s unclear if it’s the scent itself, memories of the scent, or a chemical agent in the scent which creates this chemical reaction in your brain.

Example of Rose Geranium Essential Oil Usages:

• Essential oils are very potent and meant to be diluted before applying to the skin. Their scent can also be diffused into the air.