Rose Geranium oil is a medically rich essential oil extracted from a plant scientifically known as Pelargonium graveolens of the Geraniaceae family. A lot has been studied and continues to be studied with great scrutiny about this plant which has been identified to have multi magic medicinal value.

The geranium plant itself is shrub like and has pinkish and triangular shaped leaves which have a lemons' smell. The leaves also have irregularly distributed purple spots.

The oil is mainly extracted from the mature leaves which when ready start turning yellowish. At this stage, the leaves are harvested for extraction of this essential oil. It must however be noted that the extraction of this essential oil has to be done by someone with some knowledge of how it will be used. The geranium essential oil once extracted can then be appropriated in several ways depending on what healing purpose it's intended to achieve.

The medical properties and or potential has been identified to include the nervous system healing and revitalization, mental anti depressant, skin antiseptic, blood detoxification, motivation boosting, correction of severe premenstrual syndromes in ladies, getting rid of cellulite, skin rashes of fungal or bacterial causes, wounds dressing and easing the harsh effects of peptic and stomach ulcers among other extra uses. Therapeutic levels in this Rose Geranium essential oil is praised for its ability to some extend emulsify fat congested organs  positively  and reducing the amounts of lipids in the body and hence increased ease of metabolic flow.

Further the rose geranium oil has been used as a major ingredient to herbal soaps, lotions, deodorants and other cosmetic products boosting their quality, functionality and of course … price!

To a great percentage of the end users, there are no serious side effects of using this oil since it is not toxic nor doest it causes any sensitivity. Though not proven to be toxic, geranium essential oil has a hormone balancing effect which may not be good for pregnant or breast feeding mothers who at that time have high levels of estrogen. It's highly advised never to take the geranium oil without directions of a qualified medical practitioner.

The packaging depends on those who get it locally and use it direct in their homes and the large scale investors who have specialized in its commercialization. For those who like shortcuts, I can tell you that they have not spared this so profitable rose geranium oil alone and one must be on the look out for fake products and health conditions under which the extraction has been done.

Rose Geranium oil, quite essential!