an annual herb growing up to 24 inches tall, with a reddish branched stem that is sticky and hairy. The leaves are palmately divided, with light green, purple-edged leaflets. Flowers (May-October) have five pink petals and five purple sepals. The seeds are ejected by a sudden opening of the pods, which are shaped like cranes' bills. Herb Robert has a strong disagreeable scent when handled
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Specification of Garanium Oil
Product Code
LJP/GO
Name
Garnium Oil
Botanical Name
Pelargonium Grveolens
Obtain
By steam distillation.from the leaves, stalks and flowers.
Appearance
It is almost color-less or pale yellow
Refractive Index
1.461 – 1.469 @ 20°C
Optical Rotation
-30.0 – -7.0 @ 20°C
Specific gravity
0.880 – 0.899 @ 20°C
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and other organics solvents and insoluble in water.
The roster of the various names of herb Robert gives a vivid picture of the plant. Herb Robert is a member of the geranium family, whose name derives from Greek geranos, "crane," because the seedpods are shaped like cranes' bills. The common name comes from Medieval Latin herba Roberti, but just which Robertus was meant remains a mystery. Leading candidates are St. Robert of Molesme (died 1110), a French monk; Robert, duke of Normandy (died 1134); or St. Rupert of Salzburg (died c. 718), a Bavarian ecclesiastic. St. Rupert was long invoked in cases of erysipelas, a painful skin disease, and some claim it was he who discovered the herb's power to stem bleeding-referred to in the alternative name bloodwort. Because of herb Robert's reputed efficacy in treating felons (inflammations near fingernails or toenails), herb Robert was called felonwort. The names fox geranium and red robin probably refer to the plant's reddish flowers.
Benefits / Uses
This oil has ben used for centuries for skin care. It may help, relax the mind, calm, agitation, and ease frustration and irritability. Might help in skin disorder, fungus, skin care, acne, hemorrhoids, diffuser, massage, bodycare, bathand perfumesHerb Robert is rarely used in contemporary European herbal medicine. Herb Robert is occasionally employed in much the same way as American cranesbill (G. maculatum), as an astringent and wound healer. The herb bears closer investigation as a remedy. According to one authority, herb Robert is also effective against stomach ulcers and inflammation of the uterus, and it has potential as a treatment for cancer.
Safety Data
It is non toxic, non-irritant, non-sensiyizing.Severe diarrhea (especially in children) is dangerous due to the risk of dehydration and should be treated by a health care professional
