Which Geranium Should I Choose?

Geranium Essential Oils are an aromatherapy favorite!

Their soft, floral scents and incredible therapeutic properties make Geraniums a great essential oil to have in your collection. However, it’s easy to get confused, because there are two different Geranium oils.

The Geraniums that Plant Therapy offers is listed by its Latin name as Pelargonium x asperum, which is a cross between P. capitatum and P. radens. This is the correct Latin name for all Geranium oils on the market.

You’ll see Geraniums listed as one of the following:

“Egyptian”
“Bourbon”

These two variations have some overlapping (but also different) therapeutic properties because of the origin of the plants.

What Are The Two Geranium Essential Oils?

GERANIUM BOURBON

Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil (sourced from the Reunion Islands)

Scent:

Softer, rose-floral scent with a herbaceous hint.

Therapeutic benefits:

Helps balance the mind during times of agitation, as well as sadness.
Blends well with other oils.
Gentle and great for skin, helping balance and alleviate all skin types.
A great choice to help women with menstrual discomfort and emotional ups and downs.

GERANIUM EGYPTIAN

Geranium Egyptian Essential Oils (sourced from Egypt)

Scent:

A fresh, green, floral aroma.

Therapeutic benefits:

Uplifting to the senses
Known for having a beneficial effect on women’s reproductive health
Helpful in easing the tension associated with worry and stress.
Gentle and beneficial for skin care, especially those aging skin
Balances the skin and helps improve overall complexion, when added to a face wash or cream
Helps soothe and relieve muscle and joint discomfort caused by overexertion.