Common Name: Rose-scented Geranium
Botanical Name: Pelargonium roseum
Pelargonium roseum, known as Rose-scented Geranium, is a species of Pelargonium valued for its rose-like aroma. Native to various parts of southern Africa, this plant is popular in aromatic gardens and as a potted house plant.
Medicinally, Rose-scented Geranium is used for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s often employed in alternative therapies to treat skin conditions and to promote wound healing.
In beauty, the essential oil derived from its leaves is widely used in perfumery and skincare products, providing a natural rose scent and therapeutic benefits to soothe and rejuvenate the skin.
An interesting fact about Rose-scented Geranium is that during the Victorian era, it was common to find these plants lining parlors and windowsills, where women would brush past them to release their scent into the room.
