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Geranium Chinese
Pelargonium graveolens
Chemotype: citronellol / geraniol type
- PLANT PART
- leaves
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 90 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 17.5%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic restriction was identified for steam-distilled geranium oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateA drug interaction may occur with drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This Chinese-origin geranium record is anchored to a public Chinese geranium range sheet that lists the characteristic composition window for the traded oil. The profile is strongly citronellol-led, with geraniol, citronellyl formate, linalool, isomenthone, and rose oxides as the other consistent markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isomenthone | 5.5% | 4–7% | monoterpene ketone | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf lines 3-4 |
| alpha-Terpineol | 0.3% | 0.1–0.5% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 5 |
| Geraniol | 8.5% | 5–12% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 6 |
| Citronellol | 37.5% | 32–43% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 7 |
| Linalool | 3.25% | 2–4.5% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 8 |
| Citronellyl formate | 9.5% | 7–12% | monoterpene ester | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 9 |
| Geranyl formate | 2% | 1–3% | monoterpene ester | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 10 |
| Guaia-6,9-diene | 5.5% | 4–7% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 11 |
| (Z)-Rose oxide | 2.4% | 1.3–3.5% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 12 |
| (E)-Rose oxide | 1% | 0.5–1.5% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 13 |
| Menthone | 1.25% | 0–2.5% | monoterpene ketone | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 14 |
| Geranyl butyrate | 0.7% | 0.4–1% | monoterpene ester | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 15 |
| beta-Phenyl ethyl tiglate | 0.7% | 0.4–1% | aromatic ester | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 16 |
| Geranyl tiglate | 1.3% | 1–1.6% | monoterpene ester | View sourceGC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf line 17 |
Profile source: GC Analysis of Geranium Oil Chinese; Geranium Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://ultranl.com/wp-content/uploads/GC-ANALYSIS-OF-GERANIUM-OIL-CHINESE.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/geranium-essential-oil.php
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for balancing and uplifting mood
- reported to support emotional calm during times of stress
- used in skincare blends for a soothing, harmonizing facet
- traditionally associated with balancing effects in women's wellness aromatherapy traditions
- used in perfumery as a rose-substitute note with a green, minty-rosy character
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- CAS numbers for guaia-6,9-diene, beta-phenyl ethyl tiglate, and geranyl tiglate were not verified from an open registry in this pass, so they remain null.
- Odor intensity 90 is an archive normalization of AromaWeb's qualitative 'Very Strong' strength rather than a native published 0-100 measurement.