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Herb of the Month: Geranium
Geranium (pelargonium ordorantisimum), is one of the truest balancing oils. It is an antidepressant and antiseptic. Good for skin care. It works as a great hormone balancer in all hormone related conditions which makes it useful in menstrual disorders. Relieves pain, fights infection, stops cuts from bleeding. Tightens and tones tissue. It is useful to diminish depression, lowers blood sugar levels and helps to reduce fluid retention when massaged into the skin.
Geranium:
Botanical name: pelargonium ordorantisimum
Use: One of the true balancing oils. It is an antidepressant and antiseptic. Good for skin care. It works as a great hormone balancer in all hormone related conditions which makes it useful in menstrual disorders. Relieves pain, fights infection, stops cuts from bleeding. Tightens and tones tissue. Diminishes depression, lowers blood sugar levels. Reduces fluid retention
Perfume Note: Middle
Blends well with: Neroli, Rosewood, Fennel, Vetiver, Frankincense, Rose
Source: entire plant
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy benefits: balancing, calming, harmonizing
Aroma type: sweet, rosy, minty
Warning: Can lower your blood sugar level
Safety Information: Avoid if you are hypoglycemic
Below you will find links to some wonderful uses for geranium:
Try this stress relieving recipe for geranium bath salts by adding geranium essential oils, coarse, non-iodized sea salt and...
http://www.peacefulmind.com/oils.htm
Here is a recipe for Geranium Jelly. Spread this delightfully floral jelly over your toast! This smooth textured jelly is a favorite in the North and has a wonderful blend of fruit and scented flowers!
http://www.peacefulmind.com/oils.htm
Geranium Pound Cake is a delicious dessert that is simple to make and adds a wonderful compliment to any dinner or party. It is complimented with our cooling geranium jelly...
http://www.peacefulmind.com/oils.htm
Angel's Mist Geranium Essential Oil is gathered from the steam distillation of the leaves. The properties of geranium essential oil prevent bacteria or microbes and speeds up the healing process of wounds, cuts and surgical incisions. It helps scars and other spots on the skin to fade and facilitates blood circulation just below the surface of skin to promote a uniform distribution of melanin...
http://www.peacefulmind.com/oils.htm
Andrew Pacholyk MS, L.Ac
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