Geranium Essential Oil: Balance
Geranium essential oil, produced by steam distillation of the leaves and flowers, has a refreshing, pleasant, and prominent Mid (M) Note (volatility) scent. It is a fantastic hormonal balancer and is deeply calming, making it a wonderful all-around oil for internal and external health.
🌸 Geranium Essential Oil: Supportive Uses
- Hormonal & Adrenal Balance: A highly regarded oil used to help support hormonal equilibrium throughout various life stages, including easing common discomforts associated with menstrual cycles and menopause. It is utilized to support balanced cortisol secretion in response to stress, helping to manage the effects of chronic stress and optimize healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels already within the normal range.
Skin Healing & Renewal: Highly beneficial for the skin, offering cleansing, refreshing, and toning support. With astringent and purifying properties, it may assist in the appearance of scars, reduce the look of blemishes, and support skin integrity during common irritations. Due to its toning effects, it is often used for post-partum comfort.
Immune System Support: Generally utilized to stimulate and support the immune system. It possesses strong purifying qualities and may be helpful for soothing the throat and promoting a healthy oral environment. It also stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to ease tissue fluid retention.
Mental & Emotional: Extremely balancing and grounding for the mind, offering clarity in situations of confusion or overthinking. It is refreshing and invigorating while acting as a mild soother and relaxant.
Body Systems Support:
Respiratory: Offers soothing support to the respiratory system, making it suitable for blends aimed at easing breathing discomfort and managing irritation.
Urinary: Acts as a diuretic and offers cleansing properties that help support urinary tract health.
Digestive: Used to help balance stomach acidity, assist the body in managing intestinal parasites, and support comfortable and stable digestion.
Cardiovascular: Helps support blood pressure already within the normal range and assists the body’s natural processes to regulate blood flow.
Musculoskeletal: Suitable for use in a carrier oil to support the body’s natural healing process following minor physical strain or injury.
Other Uses: It is a commonly known mosquito repellent.
A Traditional Perspective
Geranium essential oil tends towards Yin and belongs to the Water element.
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Important Safety Notes ⚠️
- Hormonal Contraindications: Not suitable for use during pregnancy or during fertility treatments.
Blood Sugar: Not suitable for people with a tendency toward hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Ketone Protocol: For regular, direct-contact use (application/bath), it is recommended to follow a 10-day use, 3-day break protocol.
Other Contraindications: Use is prohibited for children under 10, debilitated people, those taking psychiatric drugs, transplant recipients, those recovering from surgeries, and those taking immune-suppressing drugs (as the oil strengthens the immune system).
Sleep: Due to its stimulating effect, it may cause difficulty sleeping in sensitive individuals; use in the morning or combine with a sleep-inducing oil like lavender in the evening.
Patch Test: Perform a patch test with a carrier oil before applying it to a large area of skin, as it can occasionally cause irritation.