| The origin of the geranium plant or the Pelrgonium | | | | help. |
| adoranitissimum (in Latin) can be traced to Africa. It | | | | The geranium essential oil is also used as a mouth |
| reached Europe and other territories only around he | | | | wash in order to promote healing of sore throat and |
| 17th century. It is interesting to note that the only | | | | halitosis. Since the extract of this plant is a little bitter, |
| species from where you could extract geranium | | | | not many people prefer to use it in this way, though |
| essential oil is the Geranium Robert or as it popularly | | | | it is highly effective. |
| known as "lemon plant". | | | | This oil is extremely effective in treating skin diseases |
| The Uses of the Geranium Essential Oil | | | | especially those who are plagued by eczema both for |
| The geranium essential oil is extracted through the | | | | dry and oily skin. In this case the anti septic and anti |
| distillation process using the whole plant, i.e. flowers, | | | | inflammatory properties come in good stead as it |
| leaves and stalks. Once you have the oil you would | | | | fights any possible infection and the swelling that |
| be able to benefit from it in many ways. Some of | | | | such infection causes. Not to be taken lightly, this oil |
| the ailments that could be remedied with this | | | | has been found to fight some of the most serious |
| particular oil are anxiety, depression and tension. | | | | skin problems ever with excellent results. |
| However, do not use the geranium essential oil | | | | How Do You Use the Geranium Essential Oil? |
| before bed as it acts as stimulant and it would not | | | | Though you could use most of the essential oils |
| allow you to sleep. For a deep and restful sleep, just | | | | directly on the area affected by the problem, you |
| put two drops on your pillow at least three hours | | | | should be careful as not all oils would give the best |
| before bed time. | | | | results while used on directly. As a matter of fact, |
| The germanium oil is believed to combat even cancer | | | | never use the geranium oil on its own as if you do it |
| as well as mend broken bones. The most popular | | | | would create more trouble than help. The geranium oil |
| application is that as a sedative whereby it calms the | | | | needs to be mixed with other oils, gels or lotions |
| nerves and elevates mood. It is also an excellent pain | | | | before you could use it, so ensure that you do the |
| killer which could be used to ease away pain when | | | | needful before you apply it to any part of your body. |
| the person is suffering from a disease beyond earthly | | | | |