The geranium plant produces delicate pink, white, or red flowers and has fragrant, deeply cut leaves. Geranium floral water, also known as a hydrosol, is a by-product of the steam distillation process used to extract essential oil from geranium leaves and flowers.
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa but is now widely cultivated in many parts of the world. The plant produces delicate pink, white, or red flowers and has fragrant, deeply cut leaves.
The steam distillation process used to extract essential oil from geranium leaves and flowers produces Geranium hydrosol. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a fresh, floral, and sweet aroma. Geranium floral water contains many of the same beneficial compounds found in essential oil. It makes geranium hydrosol a versatile and useful addition to personal care, cleaning, and medicinal applications.
Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
CAS#: 90082-51-2
Origin: South Africa
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Source: Leaves and Stem
Solubility: Soluble in Water
Color & Odor: Colourless liquid with rosy and sweet scent
Constituents: PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER / LEAF / STEM WATER *, LEUCONOSTOC / RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, WATER, CITRAL °, CITRONELLOL °, GERANIOL °, LINALOOL
Specific Gravity: 0.950 – 1.050
Flash Point: 82 °C
Optical Rotation: -10.0 to -2.0
Major Constituents: citronellol and geraniol (1:1) as well as citronellyl formate, isomenthone, and 10-epi-γ-eudesmol
Geranium floral water has many potential uses and benefits, some of which include:
To avoid side effects, always consult a healthcare professional before using geranium floral water topically or for medicinal purposes.
*Packaging in G.I. Drums is also Available
