Description
The organic Geranium Bourbon essential oil from the Reunion Island is an important oil for the skin. It is used in dermatology for treating naturally certain cases of eczema, acne or rosacea. Antibacterial and antifungal, it is recommended for the treatment of mycosis and skin infections.
Geranium Bourbon is cultivated on the Reunion Island or in Madagascar, Geranium Bourbon or Pelargonium x asperum, is an essence used a lot in perfumery and in cosmetics for it's suave fragrance. 100% pure and natural, it has the quality label HESD (Essential Oil Scientifically Defined).
How to use
HOW TO USE
As a diffusion
Pour a few drops organic Geranium Bourbon essential oil in the diffuser and leave to diffuse (15 minutes per hour maximum for a room of 50m2).
As an inhalation
Put 2 to 3 drops of organic Geranium Bourbon essential oil on a paper handkerchief and inhale.
In a bath
Dilute 15 to 20 drops organic Geranium Bourbon essential oil in 10mL of dispersant (e.g. Bath base 3), and pour this mixture into the bath water.
As a massage
Mix a few drops organic Geranium Bourbon essential oil in vegetable oil or in Dermoneutre. Never incorporate more than 3% of this essential oil into the mix.
RECIPES
Acne / Spots
10 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil + 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil + 3 drops Thyme Sweet ct. linalool essential oil + 5 mL Tamanu nut vegetable oil + 10mL Argan vegetable oil. To be applied very locally with a cotton bud.
Cutaneous Mycosis
Mix 1 drop Geranium Bourbon essential oil, 1 drop Tea Tree essential oil, 0.5mL Clove essential oil and 30mL Tamanu nut vegetable oil. Do 2 to 3 applications locally on the area affected by the mycosis for about 15 days.
Pruritus
Mix 20 drops Lavender essential oil, 20 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil, 5 drops Java Citronella essential oil, 10mL lipophilic extract of Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort), 10 mL Borage vegetable oil and 10mL Sweet Almond vegetable oil. Apply gently 3 times a day locally where needed, do not forget to drink plenty.
Anti-mosquito
For an efficient mosquito repellent, mix 10 drops Java Citronella essential oil, 10 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil and 10 drops Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil in 15mL Macadamia nut vegetable oil. Apply this anti-mosquito lotion on all exposed parts of the body.
Insect Stings/Bites
Mix 8 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil and 1 drop Peppermint essential oil. Apply this mixture several times a day pure or diluted in a little Argan vegetable oil.
Impetigo
Mix 10 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil, 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil, 5mL Argan vegetable oil, 10mL lipophilic extract of Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) with 15mL Hazelnut vegetable oil. Apply 3 times a day for 15 days up to ? Weeks maximum.
Psoriasis
20 drops Lavender essential oil + 10 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil + 5 drops Bay Laurel essential oil + 5 drops Eucalyptus radiata essential oil + 5 drops Helichrysum (Curry Plant) essential oil + 15mL Tamanu nut vegetable oil + 15mL Rosehip seed vegetable oil.
Urticaria
20 drops Lavender essential oil + 15 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil + 30mL lipophilic extract of Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort). Apply locally where needed.
Xerotic eczema
20 drops Lavender essential oil + 10 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil + 10mL Borage vegetable oil + 20mL Macadamia nut vegetable oil. To be applied gently 1 to 3 times a day.
Oily/Irritated Skin
10 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil + 10 drops Petitgrain Bigarade essential oil + 5 drops Rosemary Cineole essential oil + 10mL Argan vegetable oil + 20mL Jojoba vegetable oil.
Stretch marks
10 drops Mandarin Orange essential oil + 5 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil + 15mL Rosehip seed vegetable oil + 15mL Borage vegetable oil. Massage regularly 2 times a day.
Shingles
30 drops Ravintsara essential oil + 10 drops Niaouli essential oil + 5 drops Lavender essential oil + 5 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil + 5 drops Peppermint essential oil + 10mL lipophilic extract of Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) + 20mL Tamanu nut vegetable oil. Apply 5 times a day on painful zones.
Nose bleeds
1 drop Cistus (Rock Rose) essential oil, 1 drop Geranium Bourbon essential oil. Put a few drops of this mixture on a ball of cotton and place it in the nose.
Ingredients
Characteristics
- Mode of Extraction - Complete steam distillation
- Botanical name - Pelargonium x asperum
- Part of plant used - Leaf
- Geographical origin - Madagascar
- Type of culture - Organic
- Quality - Essential Oil Scientifically Defined (HESD) 100% pure and natural
Therapeutical uses
Dermatological disorders: eczema, impetigo, acne, burns, stretch marks, rosacea, cutaneous, digestive and vaginal mycosis, nose bleeds, haemorrhoids, fatigue, stress, anxiety
Known properties
Anti-infective, antibacterial, antifungal, cutaneous tonic, cicatrisant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antispasmodic
Biochemical composition
Citronellol (18 to 30%), geraniol (8 to 18%), guiaidiene 6.9 + citronellyl formate (12 to 25%), linalool (3 to 10%), neral + geranial
