Zdravetz

Essential oil: Zdravetz
Botanical name: Geranium macrorrhizum L.
Botanical family: Geraniaceae
Scent: Woody
Perfumery note: Base
Odor strength: Medium
Color: Light-green to dark-green
Consistency: Thick and crystalline below 32 C (Warm before using).
Minimum shelf life: + 7 years
Dilution: N/A
Part used: Flowers & leaves
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Type of plant: Fast-growing, self-rooting perennial plant growing to 2 feet high with pink flowers.
Synonyms: Bigroot geranium, Bulgarian Geranium, Rock crane's-bill, Zdravets
Aromatic profile: Sweet woody floral herbal sage clary sage tobacco genet.
Principal places of production: Bulgaria
Storage: N/A
When buying look for: A crystalline consistency of light-green to dark-green color.

Monoterpenes: 0.37%

Aromatic esters: 0.11%

Sesquiterpenols: 7.25%

Sesquiterpenes: 9.57%

Sesquiterpene ketones: 68.27%

Sesquiterpene oxides: 0.11%

Others: 13.85%

Geranium macrorrhizum- Aerial parts EO

Therapeutic properties:

Phisical aspects: Anti-allergenic, Anticatarrhal, Anti-infective, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Balancing (Blood pressure, Skin), Calming, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Cooling, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hydrating, Hypoglycemic, Larvicidal, Nervine, Refreshing to the eye areas, Regenerative, Relaxant, Revitalising (Skin), Sedative, Soothing, Stimulant (Body, Circulatory system, Digestive system), Sudorific, Tonic, Tonic capillary
Emotional/Mental aspects: Antidepressant, Boosts energy levels, Clarifying, Uplifting
Spiritual aspects: Expansive, Grounding
Others: Fertilizer,Fixative

Therapeutic uses:

Phisical aspects: Acne prone skin, Aftershave, Blackheads, Blemishes, Dermatitis, Dry hair, Eczema, Fatigue, Furunculosis (Furuncles), Hemorrhoids, Improves digestion, Infertility, Inflammations of the skin, Irritation, Itching, Lower high blood pressure, Lower the level of blood sugar in diabetics, Melasma, Menopause symptoms, Menstrual problems, Nervous disorders, Oily hair, Oily skin, Pigmented spots, Problematic skin, Rheumatism, Scars, Skin lesions, Soreness, Wrinkles
Emotional/Mental aspects: Anxiety, Good luck, Happiness, Insomnia, Nervous depression, Past emotional traumas, Peace, Stillness, Trauma
Spiritual aspects: Clarity, Longevity, Prosperity, Youth

Popular Uses:

The plant has been widely used in Bulgarian folk medicine.

Bath

Cosmetics

Diffuser

Inhaler

Massage

Perfumery

Skincare

Application Methods: Baths, Candles, Creams, Diffusers, Inhalers, Massage, Perfumery, Skincare, Soaps
Blends well with: Agarwood, All citrus oilss, Angelica (Root), Ambrette (Seed), Amyris, Basil (Holy), Basil (Linalol), Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Buddha Wood, Carrot (Seed), Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cistus, Clary sage, Cypress, Cypryol, Fir (Silver), Frankincense (Frereana), Geranium, Helichrysum (Italicum), Hyssop, Juniper (Berry), Lavandin, Lavender, Lavender (Spike), Lemongrass, Lemon (Verbana), Marjoram (Sweet), Muhuhu, Myrtle, Oakmoss, Oregano, Palmarosa, Pine, Rose (Otto), Rosemary, Saffron, Sage (Greek), Sandalwood (East Indian), Spruce (Black), Tagetes, Thyme (Linalol), Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Valerian, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang
Substitute with: N/A
Associated Oil: N/A

Safety Warnings:

*Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes and sensitive areas.
*Avoid during pregnancy.
*Never take internally.
*Possible skin sensitivity.