Guest guest Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL PROFILEBy Gina RafkindGeranium essential oil is a staple in my collection. It has so many benefits to the skin and nervous system. It has a sweet, sharp, rose-like scent that reminds me of the outdoors, perfect for Spring/Summer time. Read on to find out more about this versatile essential oil.Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolensFamily: GeraniaceaeExtraction: Steam distillation from the leaves, stalks and flowersAroma: Sweet, sharp and rose-like; floral, green and slightly spicyRelated Chakra: HeartProperties and Uses: Antidepressant, antibacterial, insect repellant, menstrual problems, skin irritations, stress related conditions, menopause, eczema, acne, athlete's footMixes well with: Rose, Lavender, Clary sage, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Roman chamomile, LemonCautions: non-irritant, non-toxicGeranium essential oil is an excellent skin care ingredient and hormone balancer. It works well in a compress for menstrual cramps as well as in a massage oil to help with poor circulation. Geranium is a highly regarded oil for it's use with menopausal symptoms including hot flashes and fluid retention. It's aroma adds depth and sweetness to perfumes and calms the nerves. It puts you in touch with your emotions helping to relieve frustration and irritability, thus bringing more balance and harmony into your life. It aids in the relief of hemorrhoids, burns and wounds and repels insects. Overall, Geranium is a very useful essential oil to have around with it's numerous benefits, plus it smells heavenly! The essential oil blends in all three of my body oils (Balance, Shanti and Pure Sleep) include geranium essential oil not only for these benefits, but mainly because it is my favorite essential oil. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at gina (AT) vedasun (DOT) com.Gina Rafkind is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Aromatherapy/Essential Oil Consultant & Certified Reflexologist. Gina is also a board member of the Advisory Panel at The Natural Ingredients Resource Center http://www.naturalingredient.org . Her love for Aromatherapy started when she bought her first Aromatherapy book over 10 years ago. Her search for body care products with natural ingredients led her to start mixing up some of her own potions. She launched her website, VedaSun, in the summer of 2005. http://www.vedasun.com"I wanted to launch a site where people can learn about and purchase naturally sourced products and understand why they should use them opposed to products filled with chemicals. I send out a free monthly email newsletter called The Scent Sanctuary containing new product launches, Aromatherapy tips and other useful information ." The coward believes he will live forever If he holds back in the battle, But in old age he shall have no peaceThough spears have spared his limbs Stanza 16 of the Havamal (the Sayings of Har) from the Poetic Edda Myspace http://www.myspace.com/wonder_woman1976 Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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