Properties: Antibacterial, Antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent,
diuretic, insect repellent, refreshing, relaxing, sedative, and tonic.
Common Primary Uses: AAir purification, Tautism, Tbleeding, Tbruises,
Tchapped lips, Tcradle cap, ITdiarrhea, Tdry skin, Tjaundice,
Tparalysis, ATphysical stress, Tsensitive skin, TIstaph/MRSA
Folklore: During the 1600’s, European gardeners would plant geraniums
around their houses to keep the evil spirits out. However, this oil is
not prod
uced from the same geranium as the house plants.
Historical Uses: Geranium oil has been used for dysentery, hemorrhoids,
inflammations, heavy menstrual flow, and possibly even cancer (if the
folktale is correct). It has also been said to be a remedy for bone
fractures, tumors, and wounds.
French Medicinal Uses: Diabetes, diarrhea, gallbladder, gastric ulcer, jaundice, liver, sterility, urinary stones.
Other Possible Uses: This oil may be used for acne, bleeding (increases
to eliminate toxins, then stops), burns, circulatory problems (improves
blood flow), convulsions59, depression, digestion, eczema, hormonal
imbalance, inflammation60, insomnia, kidney stones, dilating biliary
ducts for liver detoxification, menstrual problems, neuralgia (severe
pain along the nerve), regenerating tissue and nerves, pancreas
(balances), ringworm, shingles, skin (may balance the sebum, which is
the fatty secretion in the sebaceous glands of the skin that keeps the
skin supple. This is good for expectant mothers as a cleanser for oily
skin and for livening up pale skin), sores, sore throats, and wounds.
Geranium opens the liver chakra and discharges the toxins from the liver
that prevent balance.
Body System(s) Affected: Emotional Balance, Skin.
