Pelargonium graveolens L'Herit. ex Ait., fam. Geraniaceae
CAS
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Class
Ester
Country of Origin
Reunion Island
Method of Extraction
Steam Distillation
Part of Plant
Leaf
FEMA
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UN Number
NA1993
Description
The island of La Reunion produces the remarkable Bourbon Geranium oil. It has a wonderfully floral, green, earthy aroma. This variety of Geranium is rich in cintronellol, the primary consentient responsible for the floral aroma.