Storkbill, spotted

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Geranium maculatum; Geranium maculatum (INCI); Spotted Storkbill

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The spotted cranesbill, Geranium maculatum, is an up to 60 cm high perennial that occurs mainly in North America. Geranium maculatum is the parent plant of Radix Geranii maculati, the root extract of the plant which is used naturopathically as an astringent.

Geranium maculatum extract (INCI) is the extract obtained from root and herb and is used in cosmetic formulations.

Geranium maculatum oil (INCI) is a fragrant essential oil used as a fragrance in cosmetic formulations.

Note: The geranium or geranium stork's beak is the most diverse genus of the geraniumceae with 380 to 430 species.

Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Up to 30% tannins, gallic acid

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer