Geranium Oil benefits and Side effects

Geranium oil is extracted out the flowers, stems and leaves  of the geranium plant ( Pelargonium graveolens). Geranium oil has therapeutic properties which include being an antidepressant, an antiseptic and a non toxic, nonirritant oil. Geranium oil may also be one of the best oils as it has soothing and antibacterial properties. It can be used for swelling , eczema, and dermatitis.The main chemical components of geranium oil include eugenol, geranic, linalool, citronellyl formate,citronellol, geraniol, citral, methone, myrtenol, terpineol, and sabinene.

Geranium oil Benefits:

Essential oil like geranium oil benefits include maintaining hormone balance, stress relief, depression, inflammation, circulation, menopause and skin health. Its numerous benefits tempt you to try it. Being a natural product it has minimal side effects and it improves your skin condition, inflammation. It’s offers a wide range of benefits in

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• By adding a little Geranium essential oil to your daily skin care routine, you can improve your skin health. Add a few drops of Geranium oil  to your serum, or moisturiser to help promote the appearance of healthy skin.

• Massaging: Geranium essential oil is really good for massages. Massaging with Geranium oil improves circulation and helps you get healthy skin, while its calming effect stabilises emotions.

• You can include Geranium oil in your hair care routine for healthy hair . 

• After a workout , apply Geranium oil topically, it promotes clear skin

• Rose geranium oil has really strong antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. The rose geranium oil is used as  a natural preservative in some food products.

• It’s fresh, floral smell is uplifting to the senses and help to make you feel good 

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• Sometimes stress and anxiety can make you feel low. The aromatic benefits of Geranium essential oil fresh, can help you uplift the senses. As you breathe in the aroma of Geranium essential oil, you will feel the calming effect it has on your emotions.

• You can combine it with other essential oils like Lavender oil and take a hot bath to escape the stress and for a peaceful feeling.

Side effects:

As the geranium oil is usually applied on the skin some people can develop a rash or burning sensation. It’s suggested to test the oil on a small area first before application. Avoid the eye area as it can cause eye irritation. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children or people with ongoing health issues or on certain medications should consult their doctor before using it.