Geranium Essential Oil.

Tranquil, Sensitive and Healing.

It is one of the few oils that can be used in almost any blend.

It is both uplifting and a sedative and so when used in the bath is very refreshing and relaxing.

Common Name:
Geranium

Botanical Name:
Pelargonium graveolens or Pelargonium adorantissimum

Source:
France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Egypt and South Africa.

Common Method Of Extraction:
Steam distillation of the leaves.

Aroma:
Light, floral and spicy.

Note:
Middle

Blends Well With:
Most oils, but especially with bergamot, lavender, citrus oils, chamomile, patchouli, basil, clary sage and rosemary.

Properties:
Anti-depressant, diuretic, regulating, tonic, astringent, emmenogogue, analgesic, antiseptic.

See the glossary for definitions!

Mind, Spirit and Body:

• Geranium essential oil has an harmonising effect on the mind and emotions which makes it fantastic for treating stress.
• It is a haemostatic which means it stops bleeding. This makes it very useful for treating injuries and speeding up healing.
• Helps relieve pre-menstrual tension, excessive fluid retention, menopausal problems and is very good at balancing hormones.
• It is very useful for many types of skin conditions such as dry eczema, shingles, burns, lice and ringworm.
• Geranium is in fact an insecticide and is very good as a mosquito repellant.

Precautions:

• Geranium is an emmenogogue so must not be used in pregnancy.
• Can cause irritation with sensitive skin.

• Geranium is a very balancing oil so is good for mood swings and easing frustration and irritability.
• It has a Yin quality, but is really quite neutral with a leaning towards Yin. This tendency towards neutrality is a reason why geranium blends well with so many different oils and is good at balancing both oily and dry skin. It is said to be a herb of Venus with feminine and sensual properties.
• During medieval times people planted geranium around their cottages for protection.