Geranium Pelargonium graveolens
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Egypt | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes, Monoterpenols, Esters | Plant Part: Leaves, Seeds |
| Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic | Botanical Families: Geraniaceae |
| Aromas: Citrus, Floral, Fresh, Herbaceous, Rosy, Woody | |
| Note: Middle |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Geranium has a lovely aroma for diffusing in the air in small quantities. The floral, rosy scent is uplifting and fresh. This species of Geranium emphasizes the more earthy, woodsy tones of the oil.
Geranium has a stimulating effect on the lymphatic system. I like to use it with women who are bloated prior to or during their menstrual cycle. It can be very useful in reducing edema and fluid retention through its regulating action. For swollen ankles Geranium can be used in a bath, blended into a cream or oil, or added to a cool foot soak. Try adding a bit of Grapefruit to the Geranium to enhance the therapeutic effects.
Try adding one drop to a small handful of shampoo before washing your hair. It is known to balance the production of sebum and is used for hair or skin that has excess oil or excess dryness. It can also bring health to skin and hair that is oily with dry patches or dry with oily patches.
Geranium’s regulating action can help with PMS, mood swings, and balancing the menstrual cycle. It is also used to inhibit the herpes viruses.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections (urinary, pulmonary)
- Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus (Candida, athlete's foot)
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- Astringent - contracts and tightens tissue
- Antiviral
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Diuretic - reduction of fluids
- Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars
- Tonic - strengthens and restores vitality to various body systems
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Increases imagination and intuition
Protection from disturbing energy
Increases capacity for intimate communication
Supports one's ability to receive and to give
Creates sense of security and stability
Recipe
Emotionally Uplifting Blend
2 drops Geranium
1 drop Rose
3 drops Bergamot
1 drop Orange
Blend into 1 oz. of cream. Use freely, remembering to use on areas that will not be exposed to the sun due to the Bergamot oil’s photosensitivity.
Safety Issues
Some literature advises to avoid Geranium during early pregnancy. Robert Tisserand states in his book Essential Oil Safety that these concerns are due to high oral doses and Geranium oil is unlikely to cause problems when used within the doses appropriate for dermal (skin) application in aromatherapy.
