Description
Pure Indigenous Cape Rose Geranium Essential Oil 10ml
Latin Name
- Pelagonium Graveolens
Family
- Geraniaceae
Common Indigenous Names
- Wildemalva (Afrikaans)
- Rose Geranium (English)
Plant
This aromatic shrub, indigenous to the Cape region of South Africa, is cultivated extensively world-wide for its distinctive rose-like smell. It has upright stems with fleshy leaves rich in aromatic compounds and clusters of pinkish flowers.
Uses
It is used mainly for its fragrant smell, however it is widely used as a calming oil to aid relaxation and help to relieve stress and anxiety.
Quirky Indigenous Uses
- Used to lift your mood
Organic Status
The drought in South Africa has meant that organically harvested Cape Geranium is in short supply. Our oil is not currently organic.
