GERANIUM (Pelargonium x asperum, P. graveolens, P. odorantissimum, P. roseum)

Over 700 varieties of geranium are known. Steam distilled from the leaves in France, Reunion, Egypt, many other countries-especially in Africa.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Chemical class: alcohol, ester, very slight ketone content for some species.

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in many cultures, including Native American, European, and Chinese herbal medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal; topical; inhalation
• Liver tonic and cleanser, cleans mucus from intestines and gall bladder, aids candida and intestinal infections (Hepatic)
• Regulates glandular functions and hormone balance, regulates blood sugar, pancreatic tonic
• Relieves kidney stones and urinary infection
• Disinfectant (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic)
• Stops bleeding (Hemostatic)
• Relieves nerve pain, sciatica, neuralgia
• Blood cleanser, lymphatic stimulant
• Perceived as stimulant by some and sedative by others
• Acne, burns, bruises, broken capillaries, regenerative, wound healing
• Systems: Integumentary, immune, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Uplifting and balancing to the nervous system, brings feelings of strength and vitality
• Helps to release negative memories
• Encourages communication, reduces tension held in organs and myofascia
• Chakra: Solar plexus, navel throat, (third eye)
• Energetic properties: Strengthens connection to others through psychic grid. Strengthens etheric body (1st level) and brings awareness to geometric forms in the energy field