Peppermint Geranium Essential Oil

Active Ingredient:  Menthone 35.21%, Isomenthone: 53.66%

Botanical Name: Pelargonium tomentosum

Plant Part: Leaves and Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: South Africa

Description: The Peppermint Geranium plant is an evergreen shrub that flowers from May to July. Grown in the Cape region of South Africa, this herbaceous plant has felted; large irregularly shaped leaves that release a strong scent of peppermint when they are touched.

Color: Pale yellow to greenish straw-like liquid.

Common Uses: Peppermint Geranium Essential Oil is widely used as an astringent. This essential oil is also reputed as being antiseptic, tonic, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic and an anti-infectious agent. Refreshing, mentally stimulating and energizing, this essential oil offers a balancing, stabilizing effect in aromatherapy. In skin creams, its slightly astringent property opens and cleans pores while its scent evokes a sense of calm and tranquility.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with:  Eucalyptus, Lavender, Marjoram, and Citrus Oils.

Aromatic Scent: Peppermint Geranium Essential Oil has strong minty notes with a herbaceous geranium undertone.

History: There are over two hundred varieties of scented leaves geraniums. Native to South Africa, geraniums have long been widely used for their astringent properties and for treating respiratory issues.