Rose geranium – pic via commons.wikimedia.org
So what is the difference between Rose geranium and Geranium?
Good question.
Both Rose geranium and geranium come from the same species. They are from the family Geraniaceae, the genus Pelargonium and then the species Pelargonium graveolens. It seems that the common name Pelargonium roseum is actually just another term for graveolens too.
But they do smell different! Rose geranium is a lot sweeter with a distinct rosey scent and geranium just smells like geranium. There are many different cultivars and it depends where the plants are grown as to what scent they have. The particular sweet rose scented flowers will be sold as Rose geranium and others as just geranium.
Just to add something else into the mix, hundreds of years ago the Island of Reunion was famous for their geranium which was called Bourbon geranium. It is thought that this could have been Pelargonium capitatum rather than, or as well as P. graveolens. Now the neighbouring island of Madagascar produces geranium which is called Bourbon, but it is listed from my suppliers as coming from P. graveolens.
According to Marcia Elston http://www.wingedseed.com/blog/
“North Africa is a principal producer and includes the countries Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt. Most of the plant stock for North African development came from Grasse from P. graveloens or its hybrids; the French oil produced around Grass having the most rosaceous odor of all.”
Ok let’s get into some recipes!
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1. Scent Your Space
In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil
“Party!”
Get the party started –
Rose geranium 8 drops
Orange 8 drops
Cedarwood Atlas 5 drops
Patchouli 4 drops
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“Fresh Saturday House Cleaning Vibe”
Don’t avoid the housework any longer –
Rose geranium 7 drops
Lemongrass 7 drops
Juniper 7 drops
Tea tree 4 drops
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“Cheer Up!”
Add some happiness –
Rose geranium 5 drops
Mandarin 10 drops
Ylang Ylang 5 drops
Sandalwood Australian 5 drops
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Rub oil into your body – it’s good!
2. Nourishing Body Oil Blend
For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil.
***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.
For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”
“Happy Days”
Get smiling in the morning –
Rose Geranium 3 drops
Lavender 3 drops
Black spruce 2 drops
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“Cute-Sexy”
Get your cute on –
Rose geranium 3 drops
Peru balsam 3 drops
Vanilla CO2 1 drop * see my article for more info on CO2 extracts What are CO2 Extracts in the World of Aromatherapy?
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“I Like Life”
Rose geranium 2 drops
Palmarosa 2 drops
Rosemary 2 drops
Lemon 2 drops
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get any cute little dish to mix your oils in
3. Pure Pulse Point Perfume
In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!
“Yee ha Lets Go!”
Rose geranium 1 drop
Black pepper 1 drop
Basil 1 drop
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“Lollipops and Laughs”
Acknowledge your inner child –
Rose geranium 1 drop
Neroli 3% 3 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
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“Sweet AND Determined”
You can do it –
Rose geranium 1 drop
Nutmeg 1 drop
Lime 1 drop
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“First Class”
You are the Queen –
Rose Geranium 1 drop
Rose 3% 3 drops
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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.
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