Absolute Aromas Geranium Egyptian also known as Pelargonium graveolens is delightful, fresh, green, rose-like scent. Clear to light green in colour. Method of Extraction: Steam distillation from the leaves. Geranium is an excellent balancing and uplifting oil for all-round use and is especially popular with women. Try blending 1 drop of Geranium with 2 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Mandarin in a teaspoon of Sweet Almond oil for use as a relaxing, refreshing bath or massage oil. Alternatively, blend the same oils with two teaspoons of Peach Kernel oil for a special hydrating body moisturiser with a delicious aroma. In a diffuser or burner, Geranium blends very well with the citrus oils. It is deodorising, cleansing and uplifting as well as having quite good insect-repellent properties. After a long haul flight, try blending together 2 drops of Geranium, 1 Drop each of Juniper and Lavender in 10 ml of Peach Kernel; massage in to the ankles to encourage elimination. Although Geranium Bourbon, which comes from the island of La Réunion (previously known as Île de Bourbon), 500 miles east of Madagascar, is considered to be a superior quality oil, but many prefer the lighter more subtle aroma of Egyptian Geranium. The species is the same, it is the growing conditions which make the difference between the two types. Caution To be avoided during pregnancy.