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Early American women regularly drank a tea made from the roots, which was thought to prevent pregnancy...

Pelargonium graveolens

Note: Middle – 29

Parts Used: leaves, flowers, stems of plant

Source: steam distillation of the leaves, stalks and flowers of the shrub native to South Africa. Most of the oil is produced in Réunion (Bourbon) and Egypt.

Description and Odor Effect: a greenish liquid with a piercingly sweet rose-like scent. Its odor effect is uplifting, but can be highly stimulating to certain individuals, especially children.

Nature: uplifting, balancing

Blends well with: citrus oils, clary sage, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, palmarosa, rose, rosemary, sandalwood. A small amount harmonizes and balances other essences.

Physical Uses: Geranium is one of the most useful of all aromatherapy oils; it helps people overcome fatigue and speeds up recovery from lengthy illnesses. Geranium is mainly a woman’s oil; it’s a uterine tonic for PMS, balances female hormones and is especially effective for women experiencing menopause. As a skin care oil it is wonderful in its balancing effects. Good for all skin types; dry to oily. It is nourishing for dry skin, and it brightens the skin as it improves blood circulation. It is also used for congested skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, eczema, burns, ringworm, wounds, head lice, cellulite, athlete’s foot, fungal infections, and sores. It also can be used as a highly effective insect repellent.

Mental and Emotional Uses: Emotionally, it is very soothing and uplifting. It alleviates anxiety, nervous tension, stress related conditions, mood swings and depression. It has been traditionally used to encourage fertility, ward off psychic attack, and for protection and dispelling of negative energy.

Caution: may irritate very sensitive skin.

Therapeutic Properties: analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, astringent, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, healing, hemostatic, insect repellent, insecticide, parasiticide, protectant (cells), refreshing, regulator (glandular functions and hormones), rejuvenator (skin tissue), sedative (mild), (anxiety), stimulant (adrenal glands; circulatory and lymphatic systems), tonic, tonifying (skin), uplifting (menopause and premenstrual tension), vasoconstrictor, vermifuge, vulnerary

Applications: massage oil, face oil, local washes, bath, deodorizer, vaporize, cold compress, add to skin lotions and ointment, fragrance

Keyword: Balancing

Geranium Magic:

The Geranium protects against snakes, for:

Snakes will not go
Where geraniums grow