Description
A native of Africa, the Geranium plant was brought to Europe in the late 17th century. There are now more than 700 species, of which P. graveolens and P. odoratissimum are the ones commonly used in aromatherapy. The Centre for commercial cultivation of geranium is the island of reunion in the Indian Ocean, although France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, and China are also producers the best quality comes from Ooty is south India.
Part of Plant Used: Leaves
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Essential oil of Geranium is a good all-rounder. It is anti-infection, antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, and lymphatic tonic. It is effective in cleansing the body and uplifting the mind. The oil has a rich, sweet aroma and is usually greenish yellow in color.
Our Geranium Essential Oil is 100% Pure, Organic, Therapeutic & Steam Distilled; It can be used in diffusers and inhaled directly with 4-5 drops in handkerchiefs for freshness and relaxation.
Emotional: Highly versatile uplifting as well as relaxing depending on the combination of other oils it is used with useful against stress; alleviates depression and anxiety. Used inhalation, vaporizers, baths, application, or gargles.
Respiratory: Cleansing and calming; helps to fight cold & flu; relieves throat and mouth infections. Used in mouthwashes or gargles.
Skin: Astringent and balancing; cleanses and tones the skin and normalizes secretion of sebum; reduce inflammation; relieves acne, fungal dermatitis, dry eczema, head lice, dandruff, herpes simplex, stretch marks and minor wounds, soothes measles rashes in children. Used in baths or applications.
Digestive: Tonic and cleansing; effective against mouth ulcers diarrhea, and gastrointestinal. Used in compresses, baths application, or massage.
Circulatory: Astringent, Stimulant, and antiseptic; assists elimination of waste products, can help to relieve fluid retention and cellulite. Used in baths, applications, or massages.
Gynaecological: Stimulant and regulator of hormone production; it is helpful for pre-menstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, vaginal infection, and sterility. Used inhalation, compresses, baths, application, or massage.
Personal Beauty Tips:
· Geranium oil naturally firms up facial skin and minimizes the common sings of ageing skin. Since it’s an astringent it naturally tightens skin without reducing moisture and suppleness. Simply add 2drops of geranium oil to a face cream and apply it twice daily until there are visible results.
· To help treat breakouts with geranium oil, simply place a few drops onto a Q-tip or cotton ball and use as a spot treatment on the affected area after cleansing.
· To prevent breakouts, you can add a few drops of geranium essential oil to your moisturizer or apply directly to all areas of your skin with a cotton ball.
· Amino acids are the building blocks of healthy hair, they are an essential component in producing keratin, the protein that adds strength to hair and scalp. Geranium oil is full of amino acids. Add one drops of geranium essential oil to a small handful of your shampoo, massage it into your scalp and wash your hair as normal, Apply several times a week.
· To ease premenstrual symptoms, try adding 2drops geranium oil and 3 drops petitgrain to a warm bath. You can also use the same combination of oil in 10ml carrier oil for an uplifting massage afterwards.
· To helps balance mood swing add 3 drops geranium, 3drops lemon and 4drops orange to 20ml carrier oil and massage into your skin. This will give you a floral and citrus uplift.· AROMA & PROPERTIES: This attractive plant, often seen in hedgerows is about two feet high with serrated, pointed leaves and small pink flowers. Has Sweet and heavy, a little like the rose with minty overtones. Has an Anticoagulant, Antidepressant, Astringent, Diuretic, Deodorant, Haemostatic, Hypoglycemiant, Insecticide, Styptic, Tonic, Vasoconstrictor, Vulnerary.
· BODY: Its regulatory function on the hormonal system is helpful with pre-menstrual tension and menopausal problems such as depression, and heavy periods. A good tonic for the liver and kidneys helps clear the body of toxins and is effective in throat and mouth infections. Also has a stimulating effect on the lymphatic system. Also deals with jaundice and gall bladder stones, diabetes and urinary infection. Effective in throat and mouth infections.
· SKIN: Useful for all types of skin conditions since it balances sebum, the fatty secretion in sebaceous glands which keep the skin supple. Eczema, Burns, Shingles, herpes, ringworm, and chilblains may respond. Also good for sluggish congested and oily skins- a good overall skin cleanser. Enlivens pale skin since Geranium improves the flow of blood. Increases collagen production, Geranium Oil enhances elasticity and maintains the skin's softness and smoothness.
· BREAST TONER: Enhances the breasts by increasing the blood flow. A good body tonic to the circulation, making it more fluid. During the massage, the lymph nodes get massaged, taking away toxins and matter from the mammary glands and brings a fresh supply of lymph containing lymphocytes to recognize and kill unwanted organisms such as bacteria and viruses, boosting the immune system. Makes breasts healthier and perk up sagging breasts. In addition, by increasing collagen production it enhances the skin of the breasts and nipple making it softer, supple, smoother & brighter.
· MIND: A tonic to the nervous system, quells anxiety and depression and lifts the spirits. Puts the mind back into balance and through its action on the adrenal cortex reduces stress.
