The Song of the Geranium Fairy
Red, red, vermilion red,
With buds and blooms in a glorious head!
There isn’t a flower, the wide world through,
That glows with a brighter hue.
Her name ~ Geranium ~ ev’ryone knows;
She just as happy wherever she grows,
In an earthen pot or a garden bed
~ Cicely Mary Barker
Today’s Features Essential Oil is….
Essential Oil of Geranium
My personal relationship with Geranium:
The Foundations
Note: A middle note
Geographical source: Egypt, China
Plant Part: Leaves
Oil Characteristics: Geranium is a pleasant blend of citrus, floral, fresh, herbaceous, rosy and woody.
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes, Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenols, Ketones, Esters
Therapeutic Properties of Geranium Essential Oil
- Alleviates inflammation
- Stimulates the lymphatic system
- Kills bacteria
- Can help to prevent and alleviate depression
- Inhibits the growth of fungus
- Helps relieve spasms and cramps
- Supports the skin to heal and also helps tighten skin tissue
Suggested Applications for Using Geranium Essential Oil
- Women can add a few drops to jojoba wax or cream and rub into the belly before or during the menstrual cycle to minimize bloating and water retention.
- Blend with Lavender and Clary Sage essential oils in a bath or diffuser to help calm mood swings of PMS.
- Wonderful in a diffuser with Marjoram and Lavender essential oils for sleep
- For swollen ankles, Geranium can be used in a bath (blended into a cream, oil or whole milk) and added to a foot bath.
- Try adding one drop of Geranium to a small handful of shampoo before washing your hair. It is known to balance the production of sebum and is great for balancing a scalp that is excessively oily or dry.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature of the Geranium Plant
Pelargonium graveolens and Pelargonium roseum are synonyms which means they have different Latin names, but are from the same plant. You can learn more about the scientific names of plants HERE.
Subtle Properties (vibrational and energetic)
Geranium essential oil, regardless of the species, corresponds to the second chakra and therefore is wonderful for supporting our creativity and supports new beginnings. It nourishes the feminine energy in all of us. A great affirmation to use with this oil is “I am creative and nurturing and I act with wisdom and love.”
Geranium Essential Oil Blends well with: Lemon, Pine and Frankincense essential oils
A Massage Recipe Using Geranium Essential Oil
Emotional Balance Massage Oil
This massage oil settles the emotions, calms nerves and is skin nourishing.
Ingredients:
2 oz PET plastic bottle
2 oz Jojoba wax
8 drops Geranium
8 drops Lavender
5 drops Bergamot
5 drops Cedarwood, Virginia
Add the essential oils to the jojoba and shake. Apply over body and massage.
Fun Fact: The Genus Pelargonium is Greek and translates from the word pelargos meaning stork.
Safety Information for Geranium Essential Oil:
This lovely essential oil is both non-toxic and non-irritating
My Aromatic Wisdom SoulCollage Card for Geranium:
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Updated Friday, August 24, 2024
