German Bourbon oil is one of the most important perfumery oils and is an important ingredient in all types of fragrances. It has a powerful, leafy-rose aroma with fruity, mint undertones. Bourbon oil, from the island of Reunion, is considered the finest grade, and has the best staying power. It is used in skin care products for both its fragrance and its toning, cleansing properties.
The Bourbon has been considered to be the finest and most expensive geranium essential oil. Very strong, rose like odor with a high Citronellol content. Among its properties are analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, cicatrisant, diuretic and insecticide. Calms anxiety, lifts the spirit, assists with depression. It has useful for all conditions of the woman's reproductive system as inhalant and massage application, beneficial for PMS and May assist with menopausal problems such as vaginal dryness and heavy periods. Helps clear the body of toxins which may be helpful with addictions. The oil is a diuretic and a lymphatic stimulant which can help relieve congestion, fluid retention and swollen ankles. Useful for all skin conditions as it balances sebum. Good for oily skin. It's an excellent remedy for burns, wounds and ulcers. Blends well with basil, bergamot, carrot seed, jasmine, lavender and rose.
Bourbon essential oil comes from the island, and former French colony, of La Réunion in the Indian Ocean. The island was previously known as Lie de Bourbon, which is where the name comes from. German Bourbon has a very rich, rosy aroma, and although it has the same therapeutic properties as other types of Geranium essential oil, it is preferred by many aroma therapists because of it superior fragrance and because it blends so well with a vast array of different oils.
It is an emotionally soothing and balancing essential oil. It has a close affinity with the female system and can assist in balancing hormonal problems. German Bourbon essential oil has a fabulous scent that makes it ideal for natural room fragrance and perfumery. Bourbon essential oil is also a gentle insect repellent, hence why it is often used as a window box plant.
Produced in the Reunion Islands, the fragrance of this oil is considered by most experts to be superior to all other sources of Geranium. Therapeutically, the range of properties is the same as Egyptian Geranium, but Bourbon oil is preferred by many Aroma therapists.
Benefit & Uses: The therapeutic properties of German Bourbon oil include the following as an astringent, haemostatic, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-depressant, tonic, anti-biotic, anti-spasmodic and as an anti-infectious agent.
German Bourbon essential oil helps to relax, restore and stabilize the emotions. It can be beneficial for nervous tension, mood swings, irritability, anger and frustrated rages.
According to a recent analysis oil has more than 50 compounds and the most important among them are nerol, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, myrcene, a-pinene, linalool, β-citronellol, geranyl butyrate, menthone and geranyl acetate. The remedial properties of this oil are antiseptic, anti-infectious, antibacterial, astringent, antimicrobial, cicatrisant, haemostatic, vulnerary, deodorant, cytophylactic, and tonic, styptic, vermifuge, diuretic and immune-stimulant.
This essential oil is a historic remedy for treating numerous skin problems ranging from pimples to scars. It works wonders on the skin mainly because of the fact that it exceptionally suits all types of skin.
The antiseptic and antimicrobial properties of German Bourbon oil heal and act as a shield to the skin mainly from the hazardous effects of acne. Using 2 drops of this oil in face wash, skin cream, lotion or in face packs can assist in cleansing the skin thoroughly, regularizing the secretion of sebum and retains the natural oil and moisture content of the skin. By this way, it prevents the formation of pimples, black heads and boils. It is also effective in treating cellulite, eczema, dandruff and fungal infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm.