by Bethanny Gonzalez, Certified Aromatherapist
www.GaiasHealingGifts.com

geranioGeranium (Pelargonium Odorantissimum) Essential Oil is extracted through steam distillation of the stems and leaves of the Geranium plant. It is widely used in aromatherapy for its many health benefits, including its ability to balance hormones, relieve stress and depression, reduce inflammation and irritation, improve the health of the skin, alleviate the effects of menopause, improve circulation, benefit dental health, boost kidney health, and reduce blood pressure. Geranium is a potent insecticide and can be used as a mosquito repellant. It also has haemostatic properties, which means it can help stop bleeding. This makes it very useful for treating injuries and speeding up healing.

Aroma: Heavy, Sweet, Floral

Properties: Anti-depressant, diuretic, regulating, balancing, astringent, analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial

Element: Water

Planet: Venus

Spiritual Aspects: Protection, Health, Fertility & Love

Benefits for Massage & Skin Care:

  • Cleansing, refreshing and astringent; broadly used in skincare
  • Excellent for congested and oily skin
  • Speeds up the healing of minor cuts and injuries
  • Useful for eczema, shingles, burns, lice, and ringworm
  • Can be used as a mosquito repellant

Health Benefits:

  • Beneficial for balancing hormones
  • Useful for circulatory problems
  • Fights infections and can be used to cleanse wounds
  • Helps relieve pre-menstrual tension and excessive fluid retention
  • Benefits dental and kidney health, and helps reduce blood pressure
  • Can help relieve hot flashes during menopause

Emotional Uses:

  • Helps alleviate anxiety, anger, depression
  • Balances emotions and relives stress
  • Excellent for mood swings, easing frustration, and reducing irritability

Spiritual Uses:

  • Can be used for Inner Child Healing
  • Helps to open the heart and heal old, painful memories
  • When used in meditation, it can help you connect to the angelic realms

NOTE: For spiritual work, pure essential oils should be used.

 

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Recipe for Skin & Muscle Soothing Body Soak

  • 1 cup Epsom Salt or Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 4 drops Geranium Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Cypress Essential Oil

Mix well in small bowl, and then add to warm bath. Put on some relaxing music and soak.

Recipe for Facial Cream (for combination skin):

  • 3 drops Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
  • 3 drops Geranium Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Chamomile Essential Oil

Blend into ½ 1/2 oz. of your favorite facial moisturizer.

DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS PAGE IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO SUBSTITUTE THE ADVICE GIVEN BY A PHARMACIST, PHYSICIAN, OR ANY OTHER LICENSED HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL. GAIA’S HEALING GIFTS PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FDA AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY HEALTH CONDITION OR DISEASE.

 

ESSENTIAL OIL OF THE MONTH: GERANIUM