Geranium

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Pelargonium graveolens

Classification

  • Botanical Name : Pelargonium graveolens / Pelargonium asperum
  • Other Names : Rose geranium, pelargonium, Bourbon Geranium
  • CAS Number : 8000-46-2
  • Origin : Reunion (Bourbon), Egypt, Russia, Congo, Japan, China, Central America and Europe

Extraction Method

  • Parts Used : Leaves
  • Steam distillation
  • Physical Description : yellow green to green clear liquid

Olfactory Description

  • Family : Rosy
  • Perfumery Note: Middle
  • Floral, fresh, green, sweet, with a characteristic fruity, minty and rose note

Chemical Constituents

Aromatherapy

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