Yesterday my mom was feeling a little blue, so I recommended her to put on a a drop of Geranium behind her ears (if you didn't know, behind the ear is the thinnest part of your body therefore making the absorption of the oil into your system easier)
Today she woke up with all the energy in the world! I knew that Geranium had "balancing" effects therefore that was my first choice to give to her (she usually lacks energy) but this morning I was happy to hear she even got up and exercised :-)
I decided to look up more information on this wonderful essential oil and this is what I found:
Geranium Essential Oil Benefits
Geranium oil comes from the leaves of the geranium or pelargonium flower and historically was used to clean cuts. It has a light floral scent, similar to a rose essential oil, that's pleasant simply as an air freshener. But it has other health applications as well.
Improves Skin Condition
Mix a few drops of Geranium Essential Oil with about half a cup of distilled water to help with skin conditions such as dry or oily skin. It's especially fantastic if you have combination skin, or skin that's oily in patches and dry in others.
Geranium essential oil mixed with distilled water is also helpful with burns, frostbite and acne. It has antiseptic properties so not only does it help heal, but it prevents infection.
Reduces Cellulite
Some aromatherapy experts have found that when geranium oil is mixed with a carrier oil (a few drops to about half a cup) and rubbed into cellulite that it decreases the puckering look. Try a massage on cellulite in the morning or before wearing that bathing suit to help reduce the appearance of your cellulite.
Fights Depression
Like many essential oils, geranium can fight day-to-day depression. Release a few drops through a diffuser if you're having a hard day but can't take the time to de-stress. If you have a few minutes, release a drop onto a piece of cotton, hold it close to the nose, close your eyes and breathe deeply.
Balances Hormones
Geranium essential oil balances female hormone imbalances; this is why it's used to treat PMS symptoms, menopause symptoms, menstrual cramps and sore breasts. There are many ways to use geranium oil to treat hormone imbalances. You could add a few drops to a diffuser or vaporizer, or release a drop onto a cotton ball and inhale deeply. For menstrual cramps and sore breasts, try adding a few drops to a Carrier Oil and massaging into the affected areas. If a massage is too painful, add a drop of geranium oil to a warm compress and cover the abdomen or breasts to relieve the symptoms.
