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Essential oil
Zdravets essential oil
Geranium macrorrhizumEssential oilBulk supplyUSDA OrganicHalal
- Appearance
- Oily transparent fluid (heterogeneous mass below 35°C)
- Colour
- Yellow-green to dark green
- Odour
- Specific, of Geranium macrorrhizum
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) | from 0.9380 to 0.9680 |
| Refractive index (25°C) | from 1.5003 to 1.5189 |
| Melting point (°C) | from 34 to 50 |
| Solubility in 75% ethanol (V/V) | from 1 : 6 to 1 : 7 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | not more than 3.0 |
| Ester value (mg KOH/g) | from 7 to 15 |
| Ester value after acetylation (mg KOH/g) | from 25 to 55 |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| Germacrone | more than 50 |
| α + β ketones | from 8 to 17 |
| Monoterpenes | from 7 to 10 |
Therapeutic properties
Zdravets oil is useful for baths in cases of nervous disorders, high blood pressure, rheumatism, and skin inflammations. It is also an excellent fixative in fragrances.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.