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Geranium is a perfect home health kit on its own. It boasts of a number of health benefits for your home environment and general family health. It is a common flower in the Congo, Egypt, France Spain, Madagascar and several other North African countries.
Its genus name is perlagonium –geraniacea. Egypt is said to be greatest producer of high quality geranium as well as Reunion – a fact which lends it the alternative name Bourbon-La-Reunion as Reunion was once known as alle de Bourbon. The performance of the plant depends a lot on climate and soil if it is to grow into a healthy plant for high grade essential oil.
Geranium is extracted through steam distillation and this is done on the green parts of the plant especially the leaves. It produces a limpid and slightly green or colorless essential oil which smells almost as amazing as the rose oil. This is why some use it as an alternative to rose oil for its awesome smell and more affordable price when compared to the rose essential oil. The scent is strong and lasts for a long time.
How to use geranium essential oil
The oil can be used in a number of ways through diffusion, being mixed with warm water and even topical application to some affected areas. For more to the point tips on how to get the most out of geranium, you may follow the following directions;
Wounds
Apply neat to the affected area as it acts as an antiseptic with mild effect even for sensitive skin. It can also be used for children but always ensure you use half of what you would normally use on an adult.
Haemorrhoids
Simply mix in a drop of geranium oil to a small cold cream jar or at least 5ml of wheat germ oil. By using a gauze, let it stay on for a while to fully absorb in.
Athletes foot
Add 2-3 drops of the oil to a quart of warm water and soak your feet, you may even apply topically after washing your feet and wrap in cling film.
Cookery
A few leaves added to your hot stew pot will result in an amazing aroma and a noteworthy taste.
Health benefits of geranium essential oil
This oil is a haemostatic, tonic, an antiseptic, vulnery and a stimulant. It can be used to restore affected or infected skin from bruises and frost bite. It will also work wonders in cases of eczema and some fungal infections. You can use the oil for a number of home remedies and DIYs;
- Mosquito repellant
- Fatigue rejuvenation
- Medical convalescence
- General aches and pains
- Flavouring
Properties of Geranium oil
Terpenic geraniol, borneol citronello, linalool, ketones pinene, alcohols and various phenols which make it better able to serve your family as an astrengent, haemostatic, cicatrissant, diuretic, deodorant, vermifuge, tonic, styptic and vulnery agent. It works even more effectively when blended ith the following;
| Ylang-ylang | Lavender | Rose |
| Bergamot | Frankincense |
You can use it to reduce stress levels and promote a sense of wellbeing. It is also a great insect-bite concoction!
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