Rose geranium essential oil as a source of new and safe anti-inflammatory drugs.

Background: Since the available anti-inflammatory drugs exert an extensive variety of side effects, the search for new anti-inflammatory agents has been a priority of pharmaceutical industries.

Aims: The aim of the present study was to assess the anti-inflammatory activities of the essential oil of rose geranium (RGEO).

Methods: The chemical composition of the RGEO was investigated by gas chromatography.