| Geraniums originated in Africa and were introduced to | | | | lavender, myrtle, rosemary and sandalwood making it |
| many Southern European countries in the 17th century. | | | | one of the most versatile of oils, used for blending, that |
| Although there are now over 700 varieties of | | | | aromatherapists can use. |
| geranium there are only two that are mainly used in | | | | As well as its delicate floral quality, which makes it |
| the production of aromatherapy oils. These are | | | | sought after to produce many delicate fragrances, |
| pelargonium graveolens and pelargonium | | | | geranium oil is renowned for its balancing effect on |
| odorantissimum. | | | | both mind and body and is widely used to ease |
| The plant has long been known to have healing | | | | tension, anxiety and other stress related conditions. A |
| properties, it is known to have been used by the | | | | wide variety of skin conditions can benefit from the |
| Egyptians to treat open wounds, bleeding and soothe | | | | use of the oil which has the ability to stabilise the |
| the pain of fractured bones. In many European | | | | production of the skins natural oils. This makes it ideal |
| countries it has been traditional to grow it outside your | | | | for either dry or oily skin, easing bruising, burns, greasy |
| home to make you safe from evil spirits. | | | | hair and in the treatment of eczema and acne. Some |
| Having a delicate floral smell similar to a rose, geranium | | | | respiratory infections such as coughs and catarrh are |
| is often used in perfumery production and skin | | | | helped by using geranium oil and it has |
| preparations. | | | | anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe piles |
| The flowers, leaves and stalks are steam distilled to | | | | Having the ability to blend with many other oils, |
| produce an essential oil which blends well with many | | | | geranium essential oil is ideal for use as a skin and hair |
| other oils including basil, bergamot, fennel, cypress, | | | | treatment, for use in baths, as a massage oil, in |
| eucalyptus, neroli, juniper, pine, ylang-ylang, patchouli, | | | | perfumes and is ideal as a room fragrancer. |