Geranium Essential Oil, Egypt

Name       Geranium Essential Oil, Egypt

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Pelargonium graveolens L'Herit. ex Ait., fam.

                 Geraniaceae

Part           Leaf

Method     Steam distillation

Class        Egypt

Code         PelGr1E 

Geranium Essential Oil, Egypt

Geranium Essential Oil, Egypt, (Pelargonium graveolens), help balances the sebum, which is the fatty secretion in the sebaceous glands of the skin that keep the skin supple.

Geranium Essential Oil, Egypt has an aroma that is rich, sweet and quite floral and very pleasing.  Natural chemical constituents include geraniol, citronellol, ethanol, dimethyl sulfide and diacetyl.  Geranium oil is used extensively in the fragrance and aromatherapy industry.  Uses have been reported for depression, stress relief, sunburn, anxiety, shingles and PMS.  Geranium oil has dozens of uses catalogued in various publications.

Action:  Antispasmodic, anti-tumoral, adrenal cortex stimulant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, hemostatic (stops bleeding) anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifungal, revitalizes skin tissue, and dilates bile ducts for liver detoxification.  Geranium balances the sebum, which is the fatty secretion in the sebaceous glands of the skin that keep the skin supple.  Geranium help cleanse oily skin restores and enlivens pale skin.

Traditional Uses:  Geranium essential oil has been used for centuries for skin care.

Indications:  Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo), herpes, shingles, bleeding tumor growths, and hormone imbalances.

Other Uses:  Geranium oil may be used for acne, burns, circulatory problems (improves blood flow), depression, gingivitis, liver problems, sterility, digestion, insomnia, menstrual problems, neuralgia (severe pain along the nerve), regenerating tissue and nerves, pancreas imbalances, ringworm, sore throats, and wounds.  Jean Valnet, MD., recommends it for liver disorder and hepatitis.

Application:  Diffuse and apply topically.  May be added to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.  Apply where you would use a decodorant.

Fragrant Influence:  Geranium oil may help to release negative memories.  It may also help ease nervous tension and stress, balance the emotions, lift the spirit, and foster peace, well-being, and hope.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult physician.

Companion Oils:  ALL OILS.