| p>Geranium Essential Oil - PROPERTIES & | | | | Madagascar is considered by many to be the most |
| ACTIONS INCLUDE: | | | | desirable for hormonal balance. |
| Antibacterial - destroying or stopping growth of | | | | Geranium Bourbon ( Pelargonium graveolens ) has an |
| bacteria | | | | especially heady and sensual aroma that will energize |
| Antifungal - destroys or inhibits growth of fungus | | | | your senses. |
| Analgesic - pain reliever | | | | Considered the poor woman's Rose Oil, Rose |
| Antidepressant - alleviates or prevents depression, lifts | | | | Geranium ( Pelargonium roseum ) has a fresh, slightly |
| mood, counters melancholia | | | | rosy scent and is excellent as a stand alone oil. |
| Antiseptic - prevents, halts infection | | | | As with other Geranium oils from Madagascar |
| Astringent - causes contraction of organic tissues | | | | Geranium roseum mixes well with many oils and its |
| Deodorant - an agent that corrects, masks, or | | | | effects are similar. |
| removes unpleasant odors | | | | Geranium oil's regulating action gently balances |
| Hormone - a product of living cells that produces a | | | | extremes. Geranium is useful for regulating physical, |
| specific effect on the activity of cells remote from its | | | | mental, and emotional imbalances. |
| point of origin | | | | Geranium oil has a calming and uplifting effect on the |
| Regulator - an agent that helps balance and regulate | | | | emotions. Helpful for relieving depression, nervousness |
| the functions of the body | | | | and fear. |
| Relaxant - soothing, causing relaxation, relieving strain | | | | Definitely a first-aid oil every woman should consider |
| or tension | | | | having on hand. |
| Sedative - agent that exerts a soothing, tranquilizing, | | | | Its tonifying action helps relieve nervous emotional |
| calming effect on the body, good for nervous tension, | | | | conditions like anxiety, confusion, depression, lethargy, |
| stress, insomnia, anxiety and palpitations | | | | enegy swings and tearfulness. |
| Tonic - strengthens and enlivens the whole or specific | | | | PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic |
| parts of the body | | | | copies of aromatic oils, but these are not |
| There are many varieties of Geranium oil available. | | | | recommended for therapeutic use. For best results |
| Geranium oils from Madagascar are by far the finest | | | | purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. |
| available and most researched for their therapeutic | | | | Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have |
| action for balancing hormones. | | | | been tested and are pesticide free. |
| The Bourbon variety of Geranium oil from | | | | |