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Aroma: Herbaceous, leafy green and fresh with a rosy floral aroma and a hint of citrus
Traditional Aromatherapy Uses:
Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments geranium is associated with the following therapeutic properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antianxiety, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, deodorant, diuretic, haemostatic, adrenal cortex stimulant, tonic, vulnerary
Qualified aromatherapists may use geranium essential oil for common complaints such as:
- skin conditions: balancing production of sebum and in general skin care for all skin types, inflammatory skin conditions and bruising, skin regeneration, eczema, psoriasis and acne, impetigo and athlete’s foot
- nervous tension and stress related conditions, chronic and acute anxiety, nervous exhaustion and stress due to overwork, irritability; balancing, stabilising, calming
- reproductive system – emotional stress related to the fluctuating hormones and menstrual problems.
- others