August 14, 2026

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global health issue, causing cognitive, motor, and psychological impairments while increasing neurodegenerative disease risk. Essential oil extracted from Pelargonium graveolens, also known as geranium essential oil, is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved and classified as generally recognized as safe for use in the food industry. Geranium essential oil contains low molecular weight lipophilic compounds, which potentially traverse the blood–brain barrier and modulate brain functions.The therapeutic efficacy of geranium essential oil was demonstrated through multiple behavioral assessments and tests.