GERANIUM Essential Oil and Rose Geranium Oil

This Pelargonium smells much softer and less sharply green than any I've sampled. It's not a 'rosy' smell but it is softly floral as well as green. A "woman's oil", Geranium seems to have a hormonal balancing effect and traditionally has been used (blended with Clary Sage) to alleviate problems associated with menopause and menstruation. Gunther writes that Geranium  gives adrenal cortex support when ovarian estrogen decreases at menopause

It also acts as a diuretic. It can lower blood sugar, and should be avoided if you are hypoglycemic.  

The word that comes to mind when I think of Geranium is "balance", physically, and especially for its emotional effects

Geranium (and the Rose Geranium described below) are valuable skincare oils.  They are helpful  for bruises, cuts, ulcers, broken capillaries, dermatitis, anti-inflammatory. It is believed to balance sebum (making it the oil of choice for combination skin) and to keep the skin smooth and  supple.

Blends with: Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lavender, and Chamomile, among others. The only oils I don't like in combination with it are the citrus oils. They seem to "sharpen" it too much for my taste.

ROSE GERANIUM Essential Oil

This Rose scented variety of the scented Geranium is raised specifically because of the Rose like odor of its leaves. To me, it smells like a blend of a floral and herbal aroma. It's not a substitute for Rose Otto, but it does have a more 'rosy' aroma than most other Geraniums.

It is the oil I use in blends for menopausal difficulties.

Like the other Geranium, it blends well with Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lavender, and Chamomile, among others.

(Geranium and Rose Geranium are available in two of our synergies made just for women. You can view the blends on our blends just for women page).

Rose Geranium Hydrosol is available on our Aromatherapy Hydrosols page.