Description

Geranium Essential Oil Bourbon, Botanical Name Pelargonium Graveolens, extract from Geranium Bourbon flowers by steam distillation. Valuable of antidepressant and a haemostatic, which makes it very useful in treating injuries and promotes speedy healing. The astringent and antiseptic properties is action in balancing the production of sebum, its valuable for skins that are excessively dry or oily. or for dry skins with oily patches. Geranium widely used in commercial skin preparations, soaps, etc., both for its helpful properties and its delightful perfume. Geranium is an adrenal cortex stimulant. The hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex are primarily regulators, it is of great assistance in menopausal problems and all conditions where a fluctuating hormone balance is indicated. It may be used to relieve pre-menstrual tension, and here its diuretic properties also enter into play, helping to relieve the excessive fluid retention which many women experience. It also has a stimulating effect on the lymphatic system, used in a massage for the treatment of cellulites and oedema of the ankles. In fact, Geranium is a valuable aid to elimination in general, having a tonic effect and various urinary tract infections.

It is blends with balancing and sedative oils such as Lavender, and certainly a valuable antidepressant to use Bergamot in combination. Geraniums originally earned their popularity of their insect repellent properties. The oil used in number of commercial insect repellent preparations, often in combination with Bergamot, Lemon or Citronella. Room sprays that include Geranium will help to keep your house free from flying pests in summer.

The oil can be described as having a middle position between the sweetness of Rose and the sharpness of Bergamot, it easy to blends well with many other oils particularly Bergamot and Lavender. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves. The principal constituents are geranial and citronellal, usually making up over 50% of the whole with smaller amounts of linalil, limonene, terpineol and various alcohols. The oil is in pale green color.

Geranium Essential oil Benefits Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Cicatrisant, Cytophylactic, Diuretic, Deodorant, Haemostatic, Hypoglycemiant, Insecticide, Styptic, Tonic, Vasoconstrictor, Vulnerary.

Treating Mental and Emotional Put the mild back into balance. A tonic to the nervous system, quells anxiety and depression and lifts the spirits, its also action on the adrenal cortex reduces stress.

Health Treatment With its regulatory function on the hormonal system, useful with premenstrual tension and menopausal problems such as depression. Also helpful with inflammation and congestion of the breasts. Its diuretic properties are very effective when general elimination is poor and system congested. A tonic action on the liver and kidneys helps to clear the body of toxins which may be a source of help for addictions. Also deals with such problems as jaundice, kidney and gall bladder stones, diabetes are urinary infections. Generally helps guard against fluid retention and swollen ankles. Also has a stimulating effect on the lymphatic system, which keeps infection at bay and disposes of waste products. It is also a tonic to the circulation, making it more flu.

Effective in throat and mouth infections. If the sweet aromatic flavour appeals. Its pain relieving qualities also help ease neuralgia. Generally has a clearing effect on mucus, mainly of the digestive system and may be good for gastritis and colitis. An aromatic insect repellent.

Geranium oil Benefit for Skin Geranium improves the flow of blood, is a good overall skin cleanser. Useful for all types of skin conditions since it balances sebum. Eczema, burns, shingles, herpes, ringworm and chilblains may respond. Also good for sluggish, congested and oily skins.

Well Blend with other Essential oils Angelica, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange Sweet, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Lemon. The note is middle.

100% Pure Natural Purity aromatherapy therapeutic quality Essential oil, no additive, no artificial color, no animal test.

Precautions : May not be a good idea to use in pregnancy.