ECO. Essential Oil - Geranium

Nurturing & calming for the mind & body.

The great harmoniser, with a herbaceous rose like scent, Geranium helps us return from anxiety to a place of calm while retaining alertness. Wonderful for use at the beginning of a hectic day or as an emotional restorative in the afternoon.

Size 10ml / 0.34 fl.oz

Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang.

Decongestant: Geranium could be used to gently disperse excess fluid. It may be used to reduce congestion in the breasts and other areas of fluid build up. Geranium oil massaged into the calves can be useful for varicose veins as the essential oil is considered a blood vessel tonic.

Anti-inflammatory: The decongestant property of Geranium may also contribute to its anti-inflammatory action. Geranium can be added to a muscle blend for post exercise massage or rubbed into painful arthritic joints as an alternative to other more commonly used essential oils.

Skin Care: Geranium is a beautifully fragrant addition to skin care products. The essential oil is known for its balancing properties making it useful for most skin types. Geranium is thought to regulate oil production and could be included in a serum for oily and acne prone skin. Geranium has cicatrisant (skin healing) properties and can be used to encourage wound healing, improve eczema, and help reduce stretch marks.

Hormone Balance: Another treasured essential oil for hormones, Geranium may regulate hormone levels which can ease symptoms of PMS. Geranium can help alleviate pain and swelling due to its decongestant properties and gently soothe irritation and frustration associated with fluctuating hormone levels.

Anxiety: Geranium essential oil has relaxant and uplifting actions for the spirit. It is thought to help with feelings of anxiety, nervous fatigue and agitation. Geranium is a gentle and cooling tonic traditionally used to help lift us out of a melancholy mood.

How to use Geranium Pure Essential Oil

Diffuser: Add 6-8 drops of Geranium essential oil to your diffuser.

Quick fix: A few deep inhalations from the bottle can help when you are at work, in the car or anytime you need a quick break.

Shower: Add 2-3 drops to the corner of the shower and enjoy the benefits of steam inhalation.

Bath: Add 2 to 3 drops, in a dispersant such as oil, to the bath.

Hand or foot bath: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of water. For inflammation consider using cold/room temperature water. For aches and tight muscles use warm/hot water.

Compress: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of water. For treating inflammation or to cool down use cold to room temperature water. For aching tight muscles use warm to hot water. Agitate a face washer in the water, wring out excess moisture and apply washer to the affected area. Repeat two or three times as the compress cools down or warms up.

Note: Not suitable in a skin application for those who have dermatitis or very sensitive skin.

Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens.