天竺葵精油中的品種主要有波旁天竺葵/芳香天竺葵/玫瑰天竺葵/蘋果天竺葵。這四種天竺葵的成份很接近在療效的價值上也是很雷同。
 
天竺葵雖然字面上看到天竺兩個字，會連想到印度，不過她確是來自於非州。
 
目前已知的天竺葵品種已有700多種，在香水工業中會用某些品種來制作香水，也很多人把天竺葵的香水取代玫瑰，除了香氣有像以外，在作用上也有像，所以她又稱為-窮人的玫瑰。
 
19世紀法國人就作起了天竺葵的精油生意，早期的歐州人常用天竺葵來作治療傷口及驅蟲，所以她也成為了住家常種植的植物。在草藥經典中也記錄了，它是治療骨折的植物，俱有收縮傷口的功能。
 
 
GERANIUM Essential Oil
This strong flowery fragrance has a calming and balancing effect. Known as a hormonal balancer, Geranium is especially beneficial for PMS, menstrual pain, mood swings, bloating and menopause. Can also be used to repel insects. Treat skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis, shingles, ring worm as well as cuts and wounds. Its strength lies in its ability to revitalize tissue. Brings a radiant glow to the skin.