Geranium Essential Oil

Uses / effects
Geranium oil acts as an astringent agent by inducing contractions – in other words, it makes the muscles, skin, tissues, gums, blood vessels, and intestines contract more often. The last one is also very helpful for toning the abdominal muscles.

The oil is very powerful when it comes to preventing microbes and bacteria from developing on the surface of wounds, thus stopping infections from developing and hugely boosting our immune systems. In addition, it has vulnerary benefits since it accelerates the healing process of cuts, wounds, and surgical incisions.

The oil of geranium has strong hemostatic properties and can avert hemorrhaging. First of all, it acts as an astringent, causing the blood flow to stop, as mentioned above. Secondly, it acts as a hemostatic agent which means that it hurries up the thickening and coagulation of blood which is very helpful for wound healing and for stopping toxins from entering the bloodstream via unclotted, open, or exposed wounds.

The oil’s diuretic functions are very potent as geranium significantly improves urination which is the most effective way for leading toxins out of the body. The toxins that urination eradicates are pathogens, bile salts, uric acid, urea, and other chemical or synthetic substances, including pollutants, heavy metals, and sugar. In addition, urination discharges fats that are equal to 4% of the urine volume. It is very effective for the removal of excess bile salts and acids that are secreted by the liver. Finally, urination has a tremendous effect on the reduction of blood pressure due to the release of sodium which causes blood pressure’s reduction.

Among women, the oil is famous for the rosy smell it bears and also for its useful effect on menopause and menstruation.

Geranium is marvelous for toning up our overall health. In this regard, it aids in making all internal functions and systems work properly. It does so by beneficially contributing to the endocrine glands which is excellent for adjusting the secretion of different acids, enzymes, hormones, and the bile. This has a positive influence on the functioning of our digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, and nervous systems.

Use in aromatherapy
One of the alternative methods for remedies, aromatherapy makes use of essential oils. Despite that there are limited studies on the anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils, this one suggests that geranium oil might quite effectively suppress symptoms of inflammatory illnesses – including rheumatism, allergy, and arthritis – that are related to neutrophil activities.

In the field of aromatherapy, geranium oil is also beneficial for the battle against sore throats, acne, depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

Use in perfume industry
The uplifting and very enjoyable scent of geranium oil can be compared to a combination of mint and floral aromas. This makes it very efficient for the manufacture of deodorants and perfumes. Besides, it is not harmful to the skin, possesses a long-lasting effect, and helps for reducing and removing body odor.

Therapeutic use
The oil of geranium is generally nonirritant, nontoxic, and non-sensitizing. Its therapeutic uses comprise antiseptic, diuretic, antidepressant, hemostatic, astringent, vulnerary, and wound-healing properties, among others.