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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Aromatherapy Oils - Geranium

Botanical name: Pelargonium Odorantissimum / Graveolens
Botanical family: Geraniaceae

Note: Middle

Part of plant used: Stems and leaves

Origin: Algeria, Reunion, Madagascar and Guinea

Description: Sweet and heavy, similar to Rose

History: The Ancients regarded Geranium as an exceptional vulnerary with the power to mend fractures and eliminate cancers.

Properties and Indications:

  • Antiseptic
  • Astringent - contracts capillaries
  • Stimulates the nervous system
  • Excellent for the skin - eczema and psoriasis
  • Anticoagulant - for circulation
  • Hemostatic - prevents hemorrhage
  • Gentle detoxification
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Varicose veins
  • Harmonizing and re-balancing
  • Regulates and stimulates the adrenal cortex which in turn balances the body

Personality

  • Ambivalent- refreshing and a tonic but also has calming qualities

Blending:

  • Basil, Cajuput, Citronella, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Melissa, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosewood, Sage, Verbena, Vetivert

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