Properties of Geranium Essential Oil Rose Geranium essential oil is highly concentrated in citronellol and geraniol, among other things. These different molecules give it the following main properties: tonic, astringent +++ (monoterpene alcohols): Rose Geranium essential oil tightens the mucous membranes, thus tightening the skin tissues. anti-infectious +++ (geraniol, monoterpene alcohols): Geranium Rosat essential oil has a significant antibacterial spectrum, particularly against skin infections. antifungal +++ (monoterpene alcohols): Geranium Rosat essential oil destroys fungi from yeast spores that cause many mycoses. anti-inflammatory ++ (monoterpene esters, monoterpene aldehydes): Geranium Rosat essential oil has a beneficial action against acute and chronic inflammation. antispasmodic + (monoterpene esters, monoterpene alcohols): Geranium Rosat essential oil reduces involuntary muscle contraction by inhibiting the secretion of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible, among other things, for muscular activity. relaxing + (monoterpene esters): Geranium Rosat essential oil acts on ion channels and nerve receptors in such a way that it has a calming and relaxing action. Insect repellent + (geraniol, citronellol): Geranium Rosat essential oil, through the combination of geraniol and citronellol, has a repellent action against all types of insects. healing + (monoterpene alcohols): Rose Geranium essential oil accelerates tissue repair and prevents inflammation to strengthen the healing action. But also these secondary properties: Blood sugar control For eczema and psoriasis Effectiveness: ++++