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Geranium oil is extracted from the green leaves of the geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), which grows primarily in Madagascar, Egypt and Morocco. Even though there are approximately 700 varieties of geranium, only about 10 supply the valuable essential oil, which is obtained by distilling the leaves and shoots with steam.
The oil, with its fresh, rosy, citrusy scent, stimulates the senses. It can renew your energy when you feel exhausted and calm you when you feel angry or irritable. Geranium oil also helps balance the hormones, making it a good option for women who are troubled by menopausal symptoms. Because of its cleansing and antiseptic properties, the oil has proved valuable in healing wounds and fighting infections. Many cosmetic lotions contain geranium oil, as it soothes irritated skin and helps control acne.
Geranium oil blends well with most other oils, including Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary, Jasmine, Bergamot and Ginger essential oils.
THERAPEUTIC EFFECT: Geranium essential oil is used for relieving dry and sensitive skin, menstrual pain, menopausal symptoms, depression, acne, nervous tension, insect bites and swelling of the legs. The main constituents of geranium oil, geraniol, linalool and citronellol, have strong cleansing and antiviral effects. They also help maintain healthy skin. It is used in bath preparations, as well as for facials, hair rinses and compresses. The tannins found in geraniums have a strongly constrictive effect, making it anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic; it also serves as a decongestant.
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Geranium oil is especially well suited to warding off insects, particularly mosquitoes. The following mixture used in an aromatic diffuser provides for perfect insect-free evenings.5 drops Geranium essential oil
3 drops Clove essential oil
Place the two oils together in a aromatic diffuser or aromatherapy lamp.
Geranium can help with the aggravation of swollen, aching mosquito bites.2 drops Geranium essential oil
1 ounce Witch Hazel
Simply dilute the pure oil with the Witch Hazel and dab on the affected area with a cotton ball. This will help the swelling go down.
Geranium is an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. After daily cleansing, dab a little of a Geranium-Witch Hazel dilution on individual pimples with a cotton ball.
If plants could speak, the message from the Geranium would be, "Don't do a thing, let yourself be pampered." The pleasant scent of Geranium, when mixed with Rose oil is ideal for making a body oil combination to pamper yourself in a bath, with a facial or in a hair rinse. The oil relaxes the body and softens the skin.
You can begin to feel more in control of your hectic life and decrease absentmindedness by inhaling the scent of Geranium oil. The clear light scent will aid you in organizing your thoughts and improving your memory.2 drops Geranium essential oil
2 drops Rosemary essential oil
1 teaspoon water-based gel
Combine oils and add to a tissue or handkerchief and keep it in your purse when you travel to enliven your senses.
This oil mixture will help to unblock the lymph nodes and prevent edema.8 drops Geranium essential oil
5 drops Lemon essential oil
3 tablespoons Sweet Almond oil
Mix oils and apply to legs. After applying the mixture, elevate your legs slightly and rest for 30 minutes.
To help fade scars, use Geranium oil mixed with Neroli oil.5 drops Geranium essential oil
3 drops Neroli essential oil
3 tablespoons odorless Skin Cream
Massage this cream daily into scar tissue to keep it supple.
A bath with Geranium oil provides relief for menstrual pain and cramps.6 drops Geranium essential oil
3 drops Jasmine essential oil
2 drops Clary-Sage essential oil
1-1/2 cups Whole Milk.
Add oils to milk and pour it into your bathwater. Soak in the tub for at least 30 minutes or more.
Geranium oil can give you new optimism when you are feeling worn-out and apathetic.3 drops Geranium essential oil
3 drops Bergamot essential oil
Evaporate oils using an aromatic diffuser.
Geranium essential oil can help most skin types because its stimulating action helps boost the regeneration of skin cells and aids the healing of acne and blemishes. Diluted it also helps control excessive oiliness of the skin and soothe dry, sensitive skin. The Geranium oil will give your skin a healthy glow, making it appear more youthful and radiant.
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