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.
Biological Activity Details
| Serial No. | Biological Activity Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Antioxidant |
Reference
1. Anonymous 2003. Geraniol rich and high essential oil yielding geranium clone 'Cimpawan' released for commercial cultivation. CIMAP Newsletter 1: 3.
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.
3. Mnif, Wissem, et al. "Characterization of leaves essential oil of Pelargonium graveolens originating from Tunisia: chemical composition, antioxidant and biological activities." Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants 14.6 (2011): 761-769.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geraniol | 21.0 |
| 2 | Citronellol | 16.9 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geranyl Formate | 15. |
| 2 | Linalool | 6.2 |
| 3 | Citronellyl Formate | 5.7 |
| 4 | Isomenthone | 4.5 |
| 5 | Citronellyl Acetate | 1.2 |
| 6 | Neral | 1.5 |
| 7 | 1, 8-Cineole | 0.1 |
| 8 | Alpha- Pinene | 0.5 |
| 9 | Limonene | 0.1 |
| 10 | Myrcene | 0.2 |
| 11 | (E)-Caryophyllene | 0.4 |
| 12 | Guaia-6,9-Diene | 0.3 |
| 13 | Menthone | 0.48 |
Latest Molecules
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Scientific Name: Vulgarone B
