Aromatherapy - Geranium - Ailments / Situations Where Used

A "woman's oil", geranium is believed by many to have a hormonal balancing effect and traditionally has been used to alleviate problems associated with menopause and menstruation. It also acts as a diuretic and can help lower blood sugar.

The bourbon oil is a mild analgesic and sedative, and may be used for neuralgia, and where there is pain of perhaps more nervous that physical origin. As an analgesic-cicatrisant-antiseptic it is an excellent remedy for burns, renowned for its efficacy. Geranium can be used in the treatment of inflammation, with its mild, soothing effect. The action on the nervous system is pronounced, being a sedative with uplifting characteristics. It is a stimulant of the adrenal cortex and can be used to balance the production of androgens or estrogens, such as occurs during the menopause. Geranium is a good insecticide due to its terpine content making it effective as a mosquito repellent. It can also be used in the treatment of lice and ringworm.