Bigroot Geranium is a perennial herb belonging to the geranium family (Geraniaceae), widely distributed across Southeastern Europe and the Balkan Peninsula. It naturally occurs in woodlands, shaded slopes, mountain meadows, and cultivated gardens at elevations of up to approximately 1,800 metres.
The plant develops a thick, aromatic rhizome and reaches heights of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are palmately divided, covered with glandular hairs, and release a pleasant fragrance when crushed. The flowers range from pink to reddish-violet, occasionally white, and bloom from spring through mid-summer.
Bigroot Geranium is a valuable raw material for the herbal, cosmetic, and fragrance industries due to its rich content of aromatic and phenolic compounds.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Geranium macrorrhizum L.
- Parts used: herb (Herba Geranii), rhizome (Rhizoma Geranii)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested and cultivated
- Herb harvest period: April – August
- Rhizome harvest period: spring and autumn
Other Names
- Bigroot Geranium
- Rock Crane's-bill
Herb Characteristics
Bigroot Geranium is a long-lived species featuring a shallow horizontal rhizome covered with brown scales. The stems are upright and hairy, while the leaves are highly distinctive due to their shape and strong aromatic profile.
Both the aerial parts and rhizomes are commercially valuable and contain a range of naturally occurring bioactive and aromatic compounds. The raw material is suitable for drying, milling, and extraction processes.
Chemical Composition
- essential oil
- polyphenols
- tannins
- flavonoids
- phenolic acids
- rutin
- aromatic alcohols
- ketones
- sugars
- antioxidant compounds
Its diverse phytochemical profile supports its use in a wide range of botanical, cosmetic, and aromatic applications.
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas
- dry extracts
- liquid extracts
- tinctures
- cosmetic products
- natural cosmetics
- essential oils
- fragrance products
- herbal blends
- botanical extracts
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Bigroot Geranium is traditionally associated with the following properties:
- antioxidant activity
- anti-inflammatory activity
- antimicrobial activity
- astringent action
- use in skin-care applications
- traditional use in European herbal practice
In traditional herbal use, Bigroot Geranium is incorporated into various botanical preparations for both topical and internal applications. Owing to its characteristic aroma and rich phytochemical composition, it is widely used in cosmetics, perfumery, and botanical extract production.
Forms Available
Available as:
- whole dried herb (Herba Geranii)
- crushed herb
- cut herb in custom sizes upon request
- herb powder
- whole dried rhizome (Rhizoma Geranii)
- crushed rhizome
- cut rhizome in custom sizes upon request
- rhizome powder
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, the following may be provided:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- technical documentation
- additional documents upon request
Inquiry
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