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Author: Dr Marius Rademaker, Dermatologist, Hamilton, New Zealand,1999.
Common name: | Geranium. |
Botanical name: | Pelargonium graveolens |
Family: | Geraniaceae. |
Origin: | Originally from South Africa and Australia but now grown worldwide. |
Description: | Geranium is a genus of hardy herbaceous plants although it now includes species of Pelargonium. These include sub-shrubs. |
Uses: | Source of geranium oil which is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Found in some leg ulcer medications. |
Allergens: | Probably geraniol. |
Allergy: | Allergic contact dermatitis has been reported most commonly to geranium oil but also in growers/gardeners (deadheading). Has been reported to cause contact dermatitis from a leg ulcer dressing. |
Cross-reactions: | Lemon grass (citronella). |
Other information: | |
Patch test: | Leaf as is, geraniol 10%. |
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