Geranium essential oil contains 30% citronellol and approximately 15% geraniol, as well as other interesting active ingredients.
These active ingredients are powerful skin toners, skin anti-infectives, and anti-inflammatories. This oil also has healing properties.
Topical use in regenerating cream in combination with citrus is a fantastic combination.
Identification
Label name: Geranium essential oil
Botanical species: Pelargonium graveolens
Family: Geraniaceae
Part used: Branches and leaves
Extraction method: Distillation
Origin: China
Main constituents: Geraniol, citronellol, linalool, terpineol, phenylethyl alcohol.
Uses: Massages, inhalations, baths, diffusions, and compresses.
Properties for external use
- Healing
- Antiseptic
- Analgesic
- Parasiticide
- Repels mosquitoes
Main uses for external use
- Breast engorgement
- Reduces water retention, edema, and cellulite
- Wounds, burns
- Tonsillitis, stomatitis, glossitis, canker sores
- Eye infections
- Facial neuralgia
- Lower back pain
- Dermatoses (eczema, dry eczema)
- Pediculosis
- Mosquitoes (to repel them)
- Slenderizing
Directions for use
Spot massage: Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil to the affected area or area to be treated.
Massage: To obtain a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or virgin massage emulsion.
Inhalation: Apply 2 or 3 drops on a handkerchief and breathe for a few minutes. Stop if you feel any discomfort. Repeat as often as necessary OR Boil water, remove from heat, pour into a dish, add a few drops of essential oil, cover your head with a towel and breathe gently.
In the bath: Pour 15 drops of pure essential oil into the water, bath foam, or a handful of sea salt.
Compresses: Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth in the water. Squeeze and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat as often as necessary.
Essential oil diffusers: Add 10 to 15 drops to a diffuser of your choice. Duration: 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the room.
Recommendations and precautions for use
Caution: In very large quantities, may irritate sensitive skin
IMPORTANT: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE
