| Common Name: |
Geranium, Rose Geranium |
| Botanical Name: |
Pelargonium graveolens |
| Family: |
Geraniaceae |
| Location: |
United States, China, Egypt, Reunion |
| Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
| Parts Used: |
Leaves |
| Color and Odor: |
The essential oil is light green in color and has a delightfully fresh, sweet, and heavy rose-like aroma. |
| Background: |
Geranium is related to the cranesbill, valued as a medicinal herb. Native to South Africa, commercial production of geranium oil began in the early nineteenth century by the French, but nowadays the major production region is in the former French colony of Bourbon, now called Reunion, and island in the southwest Indian Ocean. |
| Properties: |
Tonic, astringent, mildly analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, nervine, calming, antispasmodic |
| Planet: |
Venus |
| Element: |
Water |
| Magical Influences: |
Happiness, Protection. |
| Uses: |
- Urinary System—Tonic effect on the kidneys and a mild diuretic, of value in treating urinary tract infections.
- Endocrine System—Geranium balances the secretion of hormones and stimulates the lymphatic system and the pancreas.
- Reproductive System—Very useful in treating menopausal problems such as hot flushes and night sweats and to relieve premenstrual tension. Its draining qualities are useful for engorgement of the breasts.
- Skin—Geranium is a mild skin tonic. It is a cleansing and refreshing astringent, useful for all skin conditions and for almost any skin type. It balances the production of sebum and is therefore good for excessively dry skin or congested, oily skin. A valuable aid for treatment of cellulite. Geranium is good for all types of wounds.
- Emotions—Geranium is both calming and refreshing to the psyche at the same time. It is successful in lifting depression and treating anxiety states. It balances the mind and helps us to gain control of our lives again when we are feeling depleted and blue. A mood adjuster.
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| Blends: |
| URINARY |
ENDOCRINE |
REPRODUCTIVE |
| Geranium 6 |
Geranium 6 |
Geranium 6 |
| Juniper 4 |
Sandalwood 3 |
Neroli 3 |
| Rosemary 3 |
Clary Sage 3 |
Lavender 2 |
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| SKIN |
EMOTION |
| Geranium 4 |
Geranium 5 |
| Rose 3 |
Grapefruit 4 |
| Bergamot 2 |
Ylang-Ylang 2 |
| Bibliography: |
Aromatherapy Blends and recipes by Franzesca Watson Copyright © 1995 Thorsons, Harper Parker Publishing Inc. Pp 106-107
Magical Aromatherapy by Scott Cunningham Copyright © 1989 Llewellyn Publications, Inc. pp.90-91 |
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