Geranium

Botanical Name:                   Pelargonium graveolens
Synonym:                              Pelargonium odorantissimum, P.ororatissimum
Botanical Family:                  Geraniaceae
Country of Origin:                South Africa, Spain, Morocco, Egypt, Italy
Plant Part:                              Leaves and flowers
Extraction Method:               Steam distillation
Characteristics:                    Floral, sweet, heavy, tangy
Properties:                             
Analgesic, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, diuretic, deodorant, maemostatic, hypoglycemiant, insecticide, styptic, tonic, vasoconstrictor, vulnerary.
Chemical Constituents:       
α-pinene, myrcene, limonene, menthone, acetate, citronellol, geraniol, geranyl butyrate
 
Indications:
 
Mind & Spirit:           
                       
	
Relieves anxiety and depression
	
Uplifting
	
Balances the nervous system
	
Energising and yet relaxing.
 
Body: 
                       
	
Regulates the hormonal system
	
Good for wounds, bruises, eczema, burns, acne, broken veins and mature dry skin
	
Clears the body of toxins
	
Guards against fluid retention and swollen ankles
	
Treats PMS and menopausal symptoms
	
Maintains homeostasis of the body
 
Contraindications:                Nil
Note:                                     Middle
Odour Intensity:                    6
Blends well with:                  
Basil, Bay, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang
 
Traditions:                 
For centuries geranium has been planted around homes to keep evil spirits at bay.  It has been regarded as a great healing plant, used for wounds, tumours, cholera and fractures.  Geranium is a fragrance often used in soaps and perfumes.