Geranium
is one of the aromatherapy essential oils with multiple health benefits. This healing oil which is extracted from the plant by steam distillation, has a minty rose scent is used for:1. Menstrual cramps
2. Menopause symptoms
3. Cellulite
Geranium essential oil for menstrual cramps
Geranium is one of the most effective aromatherapy oils for managing painful periods or dysmenorrhea. To reap these health benefits of geranium essential oil, simply add 25 drops (3 ml or ¼ teaspoon) of geranium essential oil to ½ cup (4 oz or 125 ml) of warm water, dip your hand towel in it, wring off the excess water and place it on your lower abdomen or wherever you feel the pain from the period cramps.
Geranium essential oil for menopause
The aromatherapy benefits of geranium include the management of menopausal symptoms since it is thought to balance the hormones. To use it to help you cope with the symptoms of menopause, simply add 12 drops to your warm bath water and just soak in it.
Create a body oil by adding 50 drops (2.5 ml or ½ teaspoon) of geranium essential oil to one cup (8 oz or 250 ml) of sweet almond oil or sunflower oil or any other carrier oil. Use this for a general body massage as well as for facial massages if you have dry skin.
Geranium essential oil for cellulite
Geranium has also been used for years to help with the management of cellulite. To create a scrub that reduces the appearance of cellulite, simply add 50 drops (2.5 ml or ½ teaspoon) of geranium essential oil to one cup (8 oz or 250 ml) of sweet almond oil or sunflower oil or any other carrier oil. Then mix it with ½ cup of Epsom salts or brown sugar. Rub it all over the areas affected by the cellulite and rinse it off to reveal firmer appearing skin.
After the scrub, you can apply the above body oil as you continue exercising regularly and you will notice some improvement after some time.
Words of Caution
Though most aromatherapy essential oils are safe to use, if you have any medical condition or you are pregnant, you should always consult a certified aromatherapist before using aromatherapy essential oils.
In addition, do not confuse natural essential oils with fragrance oils are the later are purely synthetic and do not have the therapeutic benefits of pure essential oils. Therefore, purchase organic, therapeutic blend aromatherapy essential oils from ethical suppliers and improve you physical, mental and emotional well being.
Learn more about the health benefits of geranium and other essential oils in the Aromatherapy 101 Course.
