ITIR - Rose Geranium
botanical name:
Pelargonium graveolens
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Family:
Geraniaceae (Cranaceae)
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Essential Oil Main Components:
Citronellol, Nerol, Geraniol, Menthone, Linalool, Citronellyl formate, Geranyl formate
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Supported Functions:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasm, antiseptic, insecticide, sedative *
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Compatible Essential Oils:
Lavender, Evergreen, Lemon, Orange
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Warnings:
Do not use on skin undiluted.
* References
NS. Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential oil safety: A guide for health care professionals.
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iv. Boukhris, M., Bouaziz, M., Feki, I. et al. Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects of leaf essential oil of Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Lipids Health Dis 11, 81 (2012).
v. Sanja Ćavar, Milka Maksimović, Antioxidant activity of essential oil and aqueous extract of Pelargonium graveolens L'Her, Food Control,
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