Geranium

Geranium essential oil is distilled from the leaves and the flowers of the plant. Botanical: Pelargonium graveolens.

Properties: Comforting and healing Antibacterial, diuretic, harmonizing, sedative, antidepressant.

Scents: Geranium oil is widely recognized for its delightful and floral aroma. It possesses a sweet, rosy scent with herbaceous undertones. The fragrance of geranium oil is often described as balancing, uplifting, and calming.

The scent of geranium oil is similar to that of fresh rose petals, but it also carries a slightly herbal and green note. It is often regarded as a versatile and appealing fragrance that is both comforting and refreshing.

Due to its pleasant aroma, geranium oil is frequently used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

It is known to have a balancing effect on emotions and is often used to promote relaxation and a sense of well-being.

USES

• Burns

• Eczema

• Edema

• Fluid Retention

• Menopause symptoms

• Neuralgia

• PMS Symptoms (including swollen breasts)

• Poor Circulation

• Rheumatism

• Relaxing, warming, refreshing scent

Used successfully to treat dermatitis and psoriasis. Excellent for skin

care on all types of skin due to its ability to normalize the production of sebum. Acne, cellulites, dull skin, lice, oily skin. Help in acute fear, rigidity, abuse, lack of self-esteem, discontentment.

Traditional uses:

reducing stress and tension, easing pain, balancing emotions and hormones, PMS, relieve fatigue and nervous exhaustion, to lift melancholy, lessen fluid retention, repel insects Fixative in perfumes.

Combines well with:

Chamomile, Cypress, Juniper

Constituents:

Citronellol, Geraniol, Citronellyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetae, Beta-Caryophyllene

Contra-indications:

Geranium may irritate sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy due   to antispasmodic properties.