What are the benefits of Geranium?
Geranium essential oil has an intense floral ‘rosy’ aroma, but in actual fact, it is steam distilled from the leaves of this variety of Geranium. There are many scented varieties of Geranium; some have minty aromas or even citrus scents. This Geranium has vibrant green, slightly hairy leaves with small, delicate pinky-purple flowers. It has a very tenacious aroma which will shine through in a blend. See below for what it blends well with. It has a reputation for being a supportive essential oil for hormonal balance and is used extensively in Aromatherapy for all stages of the female hormonal journey, from puberty through Pregnancy and into Menopause. You will find Geranium in our Restore Balance Range. But what are the benefits of Geranium?
- Skin Tonic
- Emotional Regulator
- Hormone Balance
Can Gernaium be used in skin care?
Geranium is a wonderful essential oil for skin care, it has an ability to balance the skins sebum, meaning it can be used for oily, dry and even sensitive skin. Among its therapeutic properties it is considered Vulnerary, meaning it is useful for ‘skin repair’.We do not advocate the use of any essential oil neat on the skin, so please, as always, dilute it in a blending/vegetable oil before applying it to the skin.
Balancing Facial Oil Suitable for all skin types
To 20 ml of Jojoba blending oil, add the following:
2 drops of Geranium Pelargonium graveolens
2 drops of Frankincense Boswellia carterii
Apply after your normal cleansing routine. Take your time to massage the blend slowly and gently over the face, inhaling the aromas as you work the blend into your skin. This amount should last several applications.
Can Geranium help settle my emotions?
Geranium's floral aroma is both pleasing and soothing. It has a strong reputation for relaxing the mind, easing frustration and alleviating irritability. It can be used very effectively in a diffuser when you are feeling ‘out of sorts’.
Emotional balancing Diffuser Blend
To the water in your Aroma Spa Diffuser add the following drops:
3 drops of Geranium Pelargonium graveolens
4 drops of Bergamot Citrus bergamia
1 drop of Chamomile Roman Anthemis nobilis
How can Geranium help balance my hormones?
In clinical trials, Geranium has been shown to facilitate Oestrogen secretion in women, Meaning that it may be useful during Peri-Menopause and Puberty, encouraging balance and harmony. Apply in a body oil for maximum effect.
Hormonally Balancing Body Oil
To 20ml of blending oil, add the following drops and apply after bathing or showering
4 drops of Geranium Pelargonium graveolens
6 drops of Grapefruit Citrus paradise
What does Geranium blend well with?
Geranium blends well with many other essential oils, particularly the citrus family, the lemon Aldehydes, like May Chang and Lemongrass and the fresher woody oils like Cypress & Frankincense.
What is the history of Geranium?
There are over 200 different species of Pelargoniums. Originally from South Africa, they first came to Europe in the 17th century; they now grow abundantly across the globe, some wild some cultivated. Tisserand’s Geranium is grown in Egypt.
Geranium is not mentioned much in herbal history. The first documented distillation of the leaves took place in France around the start of the 18th Century by a French Chemist. It was quickly adopted by the perfume industry as a floral addition to many perfumes. It seems that the first use of the essential oil was by an Italian Dr who used it to treat states of anxiety.
Interesting Fact: The name pelargonium comes from the Greek word pelargos, meaning Stork and refers to the shape of the seed pod, which resembles a Stork or Crane’s bill.
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About Jo Kellett
Our essential oil expert, Jo Kellett TIDHA MIFPA CIMI, graduated from the Tisserand Institute of Holistic Aromatherapy in 1996. She returned to the college in 1999 as an Essential Oil Therapeutics Tutor, where she taught until the college closed. Jo runs a successful private Aromatherapy practice in Brighton, specialising in Women’s health. Jo is also an internationally published author and has lectured on the subject of Aromatherapy both in the UK and abroad.
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