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Geranium Oil
The geranium plant originated in South Africa and was introduced
to Europe in the late 1600's. The oil of geranium is widely used
in perfumery and cosmetics.
| Essential Oil |
Geranium Oil |
| Botanical Name |
Pelargonium Graveolens |
| Origin |
Algeria, China, Egypt, France, Madagascar, Morocco, Russia |
| Fragrance |
Floral, leafy, rose-like |
| Aromatic Benefits |
Anxiety, balancing, cooling, creativity, nervous tension, normalizing, relaxing, self-hypnosis,
soothing, stress |
| Physical Uses |
Acne, Alzheimer's disease, amenorrhea, analgesic, antibacterial,
antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral,
asthma, astringent, black eyes, blisters, blood disorders, broken
capillaries, bruises, cellulite, chapped lips, chapped skin,
chilblains, chills, circulatory stimulant, cirrhosis of liver,
cold sores, constipation, convalescence, cramps, diabetes, diarrhea,
dry hair, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, female infertility,
fractures, frostbite, hair loss, hay fever, hemorrhoids, herpes,
hot flashes, immunity stimulant, inguinal hernia, insect repellent,
jet lag, laryngitis, lice, lower abdominal pain, menopause,
menorrhagia, muscular dystrophy, nerve tonic, normal hair, normal
skin, oily skin, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, PMS symptoms,
Raynaud's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sedative, shock, sinusitis,
stomachaches, throat infections, thrush, varicose veins, writer's
cramp, yeast infections
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| Precautions |
Avoid overuse. May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid if history of estrogen-dependent cancer or hypoglycemia.
Do not confuse with rose geranium. |
| Note |
This information is not intended to replace the care of a qualified physician or aromatherapist
and is for informational purposes only. The applications mentioned above can not be guaranteed to
work for everyone and the information should not be taken as being absolute. |
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