| Geranium Essential Oil is derived from the leaf and | | | | provides a relaxing atmosphere in a home or office |
| stalk of the Pelargonium graveolens, from the | | | | environment. It can provide relief for stress, anxiety, |
| Geraneaceae family. The graveolens species has a | | | | depression and for giving an overall lift. |
| much rosier smell compared to the odoratissimum | | | | - Repellent - Mixed with a good quality organic |
| species, which has more of an apple scent. The | | | | massage carrier oil, geranium is ideal as an insect |
| Pelargonium graveolens is the most prized of the | | | | repellent. |
| Geranium Oils. | | | | - There are many uses for Geranium Oil as a skincare |
| There are several hundred species of Pelargonium but | | | | remedy. Scalds, eczema, shingles and bruises make |
| only around 5 to 10 produce sufficient quantities and | | | | the short list of potential patients for Geranium |
| quality of Oil. | | | | essential oil. |
| Geranium Aromatherapy Essential Oil is used | | | | - Hair care - I have heard conversation referencing |
| extensively by Aromatherapists around the world. | | | | Geranium Oil to the treatment of Head Lice. |
| As with many Essential Aromatherapy Oils, Geranium | | | | - Geranium Essential Aromatherapy Oil also makes an |
| Oil dates back to Ancient Egyptian times. The | | | | excellent Hard surface household cleaner.. |
| Egyptians used Geranium oil to treat tumours. Some | | | | Geranium Essential Oil is a powerful must have |
| say the success with this may have been linked to the | | | | addition to any Home Aromatherapy kit. You will also |
| Hormone regulating potential of it. | | | | find your local Aromatherapy therapist has Geranium |
| There are many historical uses for Geranium Essential | | | | oil in their Essentials box. |
| Oil for both Health and Cosmetic purposes. | | | | Geranium aromatherapy oil mixes well with most other |
| The Extraction process | | | | Aromatherapy oils. |
| Geranium Oil is steam distilled from the leaf and stalk | | | | Precautions |
| of the Pelargonium graveolens shrub. | | | | Aromatherapy oils have many benefits and can aid in |
| Uses as an Essential Oil | | | | the prevention or healing of many complaints. Every |
| Geranium Oil derived from the Pelargonium graveolens | | | | individual is different. Some aromatherapy oils can be |
| species has many uses. Due to its Rose like scent it is | | | | toxic. Some oils must never be ingested while others |
| often used to substitute or lift Rose Aromatherapy Oil. | | | | require limited exposure to the sun due to phototoxicity. |
| We always recommend you seek advice from a local | | | | Read the label and ask your supplier if you are in |
| qualified practitioner before using in any internal | | | | doubt of the safest use for any particular oil. Not just |
| application. | | | | the one in this article. |
| - Used in Burners, Geranium Aromatherapy Oil | | | | |