subject: Geranium Essential Oil [print this page] There are hundreds of varieties of geraniumThere are hundreds of varieties of geranium. In aromatherapy, two are generally used: the geranium (pelargonium graveolens) and scented geranium (pelargonium odorantissimum). To obtain the essential oil of geranium, distilled flowers, leaves and stems. This plant, native to South Africa, is cultivated throughout the world, the main producers of geranium essential oil, however, are Egypt and Tunisia.
This essential oil, perfume near the Rose (pelargonium graveolens the above), sensual and soothing, has many therapeutic properties very powerful. The essential oil of geranium is very effective in treating some skin. Astringent skin tonic, it beautifully balances the secretion of sebum, a substance that preserves the elasticity of the skin. It is also necessary for all types of skin: dry, oily and / or shrunken.
The essential oil of geranium may be indicated to help fight against the problems of excess weight. Indeed, thanks to his tonic and diuretic properties, it participates actively in the elimination of toxins in the body.
The essential oil of geranium is also used to overcome various hormonal problems in women such as swelling of the breasts.
Finally, it is a very powerful fungicide, particularly effective in atmospheric scattering (preferably using an electric diffuser), to ward off flying insects (mosquitoes in particular).
Benefits and virtues
The essential oil of geranium is especially useful for skin care. It is a rejuvenating skin, apply to scars or fungal infections of the skin, vagina or gastrointestinal tract (Candida). It also lends itself to the essential oil of geranium interest against diabetes. Its action is purifying. Synergy: lemon, lavender, vetiver, incense
Properties
Anti-diabetes, Antiseptic, Astringent, Cytophylactique, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Ascending, cell regenerator, insect repellent, Stimulant, stimulant of the adrenal cortex
Depends on origin and variety. The essence of geranium, China proposes that an odor Nroliane dew, leaf, a great fullness, with accents of mint-fruity. It is a very popular element of composition in a wide scope.
