Essential Oil Details
Introduction
Pelargonium graveolens (Family: Geraniaceae) is native of eastern part of the Mediterranean region, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Other Details
Essential oil is used in high grade perfumery industries, it is used in bath and massages. Oil is also used to heal stress, acne, eczema and minor wounds.
Reference
1. Verma, Ram S., et al. "Essential oil composition of Pelargonium graveolens L’Her ex Ait. cultivars harvested in different seasons." Journal of Essential Oil Research 25.5 (2013): 372-379.
2. Verma, Ram S., et al. "Essential oil composition of Pelargonium graveolens L’Her ex Ait. cultivars harvested in different seasons." Journal of Essential Oil Research 25.5 (2013): 372-379.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geraniol | 28.3 |
| 2 | Citronellol | 25.1 |
| 3 | Menthone | Trace |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citronellyl Formate | 7.1 |
| 2 | 10-Epi-Gamma-Eudesmol | 5.2 |
| 3 | Linalool | 5.1 |
| 4 | Isomenthone | 4.6 |
| 5 | Geranyl Formate | 4.3 |
| 6 | Geranyl Tiglate | 3.0 |
| 7 | Geranial | 1.1 |
| 8 | Citronellyl Acetate | 1.2 |
| 9 | Neral | 1.4 |
| 10 | Trans-Rose Oxide | 0.3 |
| 11 | Trans-Linalool Oxide | 0.2 |
| 12 | Citronellyl Butyrate | 0.4 |
| 13 | Phenyl Ethyl Butyrate | 0.1 |
| 14 | P-Cymene | Trace |
| 15 | Cis-Rose Oxide | 0.5 |
| 16 | Nerol | 0.7 |
| 17 | Alpha- Pinene | 0.8 |
| 18 | Myrcene | 0.3 |
| 19 | 1, 8-Cineole | Trace |
| 20 | (Z)-Beta-Ocimene | 0.4 |
| 21 | Limonene | 0.3 |
| 22 | (E)-Linalool Oxide (Furanoid) | Trace |
| 23 | (E)-Beta-Ocimene | Trace |
| 24 | Guaia-6,9-Diene | Trace |
| 25 | Geranyl Butyrate | 0.2 |
| 26 | Geranyl Acetate | 0.4 |