If plants could speak, the message from the geranium would be, “Don’t do a thing let yourself be pampered”. In experimental outpatient clinics in Azerbaijan, patients sit comfortably in an aromatherapy room sniffing fragrant plants such as the rose geranium. They inhale the aromas according to a prescription, which specifies how many times a week and for how many minutes the fragrance should be inhaled. According to the clinic, inhaling geranium actually lowers or raises blood pressure a few points, depending on what the person’s body requires. They also report success in using geranium to control depression and mental disturbances.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, stops bleeding possibly gently, stimulates the adrenals and normalizes hormones.
Geranium oil can give you new optimism when you’re feeling worn-out and apathetic.
Evaporate 3 drops each of geranium and bergamot oil, using an aromatic diffuser.
OR
Add 6 drops of geranium oil, 3 drops of jasmine oil and 2 drops of clary-sage oil to 1 -1/2 cups of whole milk and pour it into your bathwater; soak in the tub for at least 30 minutes or more.
REFERENCES:
Keville, K. Aromatherapy: Healing for the Body & Soul. Lincolnwood, IL: Publications International, LTD, 1998.
The Complete Guide to Natural Healing. International Masters Publication, 1999.
