Deep in the southern Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar is a beautiful volcanic island known for its lush tropical rainforests, colorful coral reefs, and idyllic white-sand beaches. It\u2019s called R\u00e9union Island, and for more than a century, it\u2019s been recognized by the world\u2019s perfume houses as the source of the finest Geranium essential oil. In fact, Geranium Bourbon\u2014a unique variety native to R\u00e9union Island\u2014is considered to be the benchmark by which all other Geranium oils are judged.<\/p>\n
Although the oil was once exclusively produced in R\u00e9union Island, today Young Living Geranium Bourbon essential oil<\/a> is extracted from steam-distilled plants grown and harvested in nearby Madagascar. It takes 900 pounds of flowers, leaves, and stems to make a single liter of the oil. But the work is well worth it to produce that exquisite lush, floral aroma<\/strong><\/span> loved by perfumers and essential oil enthusiasts around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>