Useful properties and uses of geranium essential oil at home. Oil in gynecology

In the article we consider geranium oil - its beneficial features and methods of application. You will learn what effect the plant extract has on the skin and hair, what diseases it helps treat, and whether it can be taken orally during pregnancy. We will tell you how to make oil at home.

Geranium, or pelargonium, is a plant that decorates home window sills and garden beds and has practical applications.

From the stems, leaves, and inflorescences of 2 types of geranium - pink and lemon - as a result of steam distillation, a yellowish-green extract with a rich aroma is obtained. It is used in medicine and cosmetology.

Chemical composition of geranium oil

Depending on the raw material, the chemical composition of geranium oil varies slightly, but the extract always contains up to hundreds of biologically active components, including:

geraniol;
linalool;
citronellol;
nerol;
a-terpineol.

Geranium oil – properties and uses

Essential oil geranium has wide range therapeutic and health effects. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, so its use is justified for diseases respiratory tract, colds and runny nose.

In addition, geranium oil is used:

to eliminate spasms during headaches and migraines, normalize the condition during menstruation;
restoration of heart function at risk of tachycardia and coronary disease;
normalization of blood pressure;
treatment of fungus, herpes, eczema;
rapid healing of wounds and burns;
withdrawals pain symptoms for rheumatism, arthritis;
treatment of hemorrhoids;
for toothaches;
for convulsions and neuralgic pathologies.

A pleasant aroma with notes of rose eliminates feelings of anxiety, relieves depression and improves mood. As a result of stimulation of neuropsychic activity, performance increases, nervousness, irritability and fatigue go away, therefore geranium ether is especially recommended for older people to maintain mental and physical activity.

Sexologists prescribe geranium oil to couples over the age of 45 to increase libido and normalize sex life.

Herbalists are convinced that geranium oil helps with infertility, although official medicine this does not confirm.

Geranium extract is used in sports as a supplement before strength training to concentrate and achieve high athletic results.

Geranium oil in cosmetology

The beneficial properties of geranium oil have determined its use in cosmetology for skin and hair care.

Geranium oil for face

The essential oil will relieve inflammation and replenish vitamin deficiencies, moisturize the skin and remove flaking, prevent skin diseases and acne, and eliminate wrinkles.

Plant extract is suitable for any skin type, but it is especially useful for oily skin with the first signs of aging.

How to use:

At acne Apply the oil directly to the inflamed areas with a cotton swab.
For rejuvenation, mix three tablespoons olive oil with 2 drops of geranium and rose. For achievement best lifting effect Apply the mixture for 20 minutes every day and then rinse with warm water.
For dry skin, mix 2 drops each of geranium, juniper and rose oils with the pulp of half an avocado. Apply the mask for 20 minutes and then wash with warm water.

The easiest way is to add geranium oil to your usual cosmetic products - creams, lotions, serums (1 drop per 15 ml of base product). But cosmetologists recommend preparing home remedies for the face - masks, tonics, lotions, so that the flower ether works most effectively.

Antibacterial mask recipe

Ingredients:

Geranium oil – 15 drops.
Green clay – 20 g.
Calendula tincture – 20 drops.

How to cook: Mix clay with oil and alcohol tincture until smooth. Prepare a chamomile infusion if you want to wash off the mask not with water, but with a nutritious decoction (steam 2 tablespoons of the dry plant in a glass of boiling water). Use this infusion as a heat compress.

How to use: Steam your face with a warm chamomile compress. Distribute the prepared mixture thin layer on problem areas of the skin. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool chamomile infusion.

Result: The mask normalizes work sebaceous glands, prevents the appearance of acne and comedones, smoothes the skin and eliminates redness.

Geranium oil for hair

Geranium ether nourishes hair follicles and accelerates hair growth. It normalizes the production of subcutaneous sebum and moisturizes the scalp, preventing the appearance of dandruff. It is also used in the treatment of pediculosis.

Strengthening Conditioner Recipe

Ingredients:

Geranium oil – 10 drops.
Water – 150 ml.
Apple cider vinegar – 2 tbsp.

How to cook: Mix the ingredients until smooth.

How to use: Using a spray bottle, spray the conditioner over the surface of your hair and leave for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with shampoo enriched with geranium oil.

Result: The procedure will restore natural pH and strengthen hair follicles, preventing hair loss.

If you don’t have time to prepare a hair mask, then carry out the aroma combing procedure every day. Apply 2-3 drops of geranium extract to a wide-toothed comb and comb your hair for 5-10 minutes. Regular therapeutic combing will improve blood circulation and restore dry and damaged hair.

Geranium oil inside

Geranium oil can be taken orally. The choice of recipe depends on the problem.

For example, you can:

for headaches, mix geranium oil with olive oil or in a ratio of 1:3 and apply the mixture to the temples, the back of the head, or lubricate the palms and feet with it;
for otitis, insert cotton swabs soaked in a mixture of geranium and olive oil (1:2) into the ears for 20-30 minutes;
for gum diseases, apply cotton pads soaked in geranium and olive oils (1:4).

More often, geranium oil is taken orally as part of olive or vegetable oil, to:

remove kidney stones;
reduce blood sugar;
eliminate diarrhea;
remove worms;
relieve pain from stomach ulcers.

But in all cases internal use extract requires consultation with a doctor.

Geranium oil against ticks and mosquitoes

The aroma of geranium oil is not tolerated by many insects, so it is used to protect against ticks and mosquitoes.

Apply a few drops of geranium oil before going outside, while relaxing in nature or before going to the forest to pick mushrooms and berries. Sprinkle the aroma of geranium in your rooms (5-6 drops per liter of water) so that insects do not bother you.

For mosquito and midge bites to relieve redness, apply pure oil geraniums using cotton swab to the site of irritation.

Aromatherapy with geranium oil

Geranium oil is popular in aromatherapy procedures, as well as during therapeutic massage.

To aromatize rooms, add 3 drops to the aroma lamp, and no more than two drops to the aroma pendant. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes.

During the massage, use a mixture of 5 drops of geranium ether with 15 g of base oil.

Geranium oil during pregnancy

Geranium oil increases the amount of estrogen in the blood, and changes in hormonal levels can negatively affect the health of the expectant mother.

Therefore, you should be careful when using plant extract, especially if there are contraindications. External use of diluted oil in small dosages is acceptable.

In the third trimester, aromatherapy can be used to restore your emotional state - one drop in an aroma lamp is enough to improve your mood and relax.

Aromatic baths with geranium oil are not recommended during pregnancy. You should also be careful with its use during breastfeeding, as pelargonium extract reduces milk production.

Allergy to geranium oil

Although geranium oil is not toxic, your immune system may react negatively to its scent or composition. To test, take a few breaths from a bottle of undiluted oil. If during the day headache or nausea does not appear, then use the extract for baths and aromatherapy.

Do another test before applying to skin, hair or ingestion. Apply a few drops of pelargonium oil to the crook of your elbow and monitor the condition of your skin throughout the day. If irritation, redness and peeling do not appear, then geranium oil can be enriched with finished cosmetics or added to home remedies.

Contraindications and restrictions

Pelargonium oil is contraindicated:

children under 6 years old;
pregnant and lactating women;
at individual intolerance.

Where can I buy

You can buy geranium essential oil in pharmacy chains, and average price in a pharmacy it costs 80-140 rubles per 10 ml. Thus, geranium ether “Oleos” costs 133 rubles, and cosmetic geranium oil “Beauty Laboratory” costs 126 rubles.

However, you can also find products that cost an order of magnitude more. For example, Zeytun essential oil in a 10 ml bottle is sold for 1,890 rubles.

How to make geranium oil at home

To have absolute confidence in the naturalness of the product, it is better to make it yourself.

Recipe homemade butter geraniums

You will need:

geranium leaves and flowers – 4 tbsp;
– 1 glass.

How to cook:

Grind the leaves and inflorescences of the plant to make 2 tbsp. spoons.
Place them in a glass container, fill with vegetable oil, and then seal tightly.
Place in a dark and cool place for 5 days.
Then move it to the sun for a month and a half.
Strain the mixture.
Store the oil in the refrigerator (in a dark glass bottle with a tight lid).

The beneficial properties of geranium have been known since ancient times: healers and healers of many peoples of the world used this plant as a powerful bioenergetic stimulant. Even before our era, people used geranium to purify the air, neutralize certain poisons, as a means to improve sleep, relieve fatigue and headaches. Geranium was used in the form of lotions and baths to treat fractures and even cancerous tumors. Although such an impact is not recognized modern medicine officially, however, it is not denied.

The first recorded case of obtaining geranium essential oil dates back to 1819. This happened in France, but it is possible that people knew how to extract oil from geranium much earlier. It is believed that by the 19th century old recipes were forgotten and lost. As for France, here the oil was used immediately after receipt and was used to relieve pain and inflammation in diseases of the ears, nose and throat.

The plant itself appeared in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. There is information that geranium was brought here by English sailors who explored the vastness of the seas and oceans in the regions of India and South Africa.

In addition, geranium oil has the ability to destroy viruses, prevent the process of oxidation and aging of cells, reduce blood clotting, prevent the formation of blood clots, stop bleeding, and stimulate the functioning of the kidneys and liver. In general, oil has an effect on improving performance immune system, the process of tissue and cell regeneration. It can be used as a repellent for insects and, in particular, ticks. The oil is used internally, externally, and also for aromatherapy.

The use of geranium oil in cosmetology

Usually as cosmetic product Geranium oil by itself is not used. Cosmetologists advise adding four to five drops to base (transport) oils, for example, avocado, apricot, peach, sea buckthorn, grape seed, jojoba, almond and others.

When calculating the amount of geranium oil, 10 milliliters of base oil, cream or other base is taken as a basis.

For daily care For acne-prone skin, add two drops of geranium oil and one drop each of chamomile and clove oils to the base. With a similar concentration of oils, you can make steam baths for problem skin.

For oily and combination skin types, a lotion based on ethyl alcohol, three drops each of geranium, orange and chamomile oils is suitable. The mixture must be brought to a volume of one hundred milliliters by adding distilled water. If you have combination skin, only oily areas should be lubricated with this lotion.

To eliminate peeling, roughness and signs of chapping of the skin on the hands, use a sour cream mask based on slightly warmed fat sour cream (one tablespoon) with the addition of five drops of myrrh, orange and geranium oil.

The aroma of geranium oil is considered a feminine aroma that can give beauty, preserve youth and health. Under the influence of geranium essential oil, the level of female sex hormones is normalized; with age, the oil helps to activate the production process female hormones, which removes painful sensations upon the onset of menopause.

Geranium flowers decorate interiors, and in past centuries - the outfits and hairstyles of girls. The plant was not only a “decorator”, but also a “house doctor”, since the beauty of flowers was hidden in itself medicinal properties. Geranium curbed epidemics of influenza and dysentery and helped to recover faster. IN traditional medicine The plant was endowed with the ability to treat fractures and even eliminate cancerous tumors.

History of geranium oil

The plant that we used to call geranium, according to the botanical classification, is pelargonium, and this species has more than 200 varieties.

Geranium came to Europe in the 17th century as ornamental plant from South Africa. Essential oil began to be extracted in the mid-19th century in the south of France, and then in the French colonies: Reunion Island, Madagascar, Algeria, Morocco. After World War II, geranium began to be actively grown in Egypt, China and the southern republics of the USSR.

Pelargonium is a botanical classification of the common geranium

Chemical composition and benefits for the skin and body of geranium essential oil

Geranium essential oil is extracted from plants of the Pelargonium genus: Pelargonium graveolens or Pelargonium roseum. The resulting esters differ markedly in aroma depending on where the plants grow. The perfumery and medical-biological properties of the oil are determined by the presence of more than 120 components in its composition. The most important of them are terpene alcohols, substances that have biological active properties. Other components provide the oil with a characteristic geranium scent with hints of rose and mint.

The oil has a beautiful pale green color and the aroma can also be described as “green”.

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"Aromatherapy from A to Z"

How to choose and store geranium oil

The ether is adulterated by adding synthetic terpene alcohols. Therefore, when choosing an oil, you should pay attention to reviews in thematic communities and manufacturer certificates.

Precautions and contraindications

Pelargonium oil is non-toxic and generally safe for the skin in diluted amounts. However, for some people with sensitive skin it may cause irritation such as redness, rashes and itching. Before use, you need to do an allergy test: dilute 1-2 drops of ether in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, for example, olive or coconut, then apply a little of the resulting mixture to a cotton pad and anoint the skin. inside forearms. If your skin does not become irritated within 24-48 hours, the oil is suitable for you.

Geranium essential oil should not be used on infants. For children after one year, the oil is diluted twice as much as in recipes for adults. Since geranium affects the production of hormones, its squeeze is not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. At serious illnesses Consult your doctor before use.

You can take geranium oil internally if this is indicated by the manufacturer in the instructions. The ether is taken orally, 1 teaspoon mixed with honey, jam, 1-4 times a day. For 100 ml of honey you need to add 4-5 drops of geranium ether. Wash it down with fermented milk products.

The course of using geranium in aromatherapy is 4 weeks, then take a break.

Combination with other essential oils

The following plant esters are suitable for combination with geranium oil:

orange;
basilica;
bergamot;
grapefruit;
Angelica officinale;
jasmine;
cedar;
lavender;
noble laurel;
lime;
carrots;
neroli;
petitgrain;
roses;
rosemary;
sandalwood;
citronella;
clary sage.

Application in medicine

Almost all health conditions are related to inflammation in one way or another. Geranium components can block inflammatory processes. Geraniol, in particular, increases the production of anti-inflammatory substances. Geranium influences microglial cells that secrete pro-inflammatory agents, which prevents the formation of neurogenerative diseases. This means that the components of geranium oil delay such terrible conditions as Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have found that geranium lowers blood sugar levels in people at risk of developing diabetes. Pelargonium also relieves headaches and post-traumatic pain.

Effect on sleep, symptoms of neurasthenia, overexcitation

The soothing scent of geranium oil wards off anxiety, depression, fatigue and “cleanses” an overly cluttered mind. Pelargonium helps to focus and sharpen cognitive functions. To focus and increase concentration, just inhale the aroma of oil rubbed in your palms or add 1-2 drops to a diffuser. To relax, massage the temples, back and sides of the neck.

By rubbing a drop of oil in your palms and inhaling the aroma, you can feel relaxed and want to sleep

Geranium also has sedative properties. Diffusing oil in a diffuser in the bedroom can help you fall asleep and improve your sleep quality.

Relation to blood pressure

Improving blood circulation and supporting low level excitability, geranium prevents high blood pressure.

The main treatment for hypertension is prescribed by a doctor, and geranium ether will complement the therapy.

To keep the pressure normal, 3-4 drops of geranium ether are mixed with a tablespoon coconut oil, and then apply to the chest, neck and wrists.

Mixture for hypertension:

3 drops of lemon balm essential oil;
3 drops essential oil rosewood;
1 tbsp. l. base vegetable oil.

Apply a teaspoon of mixture to the area chest, occipital area, inhaling the aroma.

Anti-headache mixture:

10 drops of chamomile essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. base oil.

Drop the mixture onto your fingers and rub the back of your head, neck, and temples.

Effect on the endocrine system

Research has recognized the ability of geranium to balance hormonal composition blood, reduce stress hormone levels, thereby improving mood and coping with anxiety. To do this, add 3-4 drops of oil to a container with hot water and put it in the room.

To normalize hormonal background To increase the level of estrogen in the blood, you need to apply one drop of geranium essential oil to the lymph nodes in the armpits.

Normalization of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gall bladder

Geranium oil soothes indigestion and normalizes the movement of gases, relieves cramps and bloating. Geranium normalizes stomach function. The ester also has diuretic properties, which helps digestive process and stops the formation of excess gas in the intestines, removes excess acids and bile secreted by the liver.

Essential oil blend for Crohn's disease:

33 drops of geranium;
33 drops of incense gum;
33 drops of marjoram;
16 drops of verbena;
16 drops of oregano.

Take orally 2 drops of the mixture on a quarter of a piece of refined sugar or in a coffee spoon of olive oil 3 times a day before each meal. Between 3-week courses you should take a break of one week. Also apply 6 drops of the mixture topically to the lower abdomen and lower back 2 times a day.

Fighting viruses and colds

Geranium has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Pelargonium relieves symptoms of bronchitis, sinusitis and nasal infections because it is a powerful antiviral drug.

When applied to the nose or neck in the throat area, the oil has a soothing effect and reduces soreness. To combat viruses and colds, use ether spraying in a diffuser twice a day, as well as rubbing the throat and area under the nostrils.

Anti-cold mixture:
10 drops of geranium essential oil;
10 drops of lavender essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. base oil.

8 drops lemon essential oil;

Rub the mixture all over your body, neck and face. Apply at least 1 time per day.

Essential oil mixture for nasal congestion:
5 drops of geranium;
5 drops of pine;
5 drops rosemary;
5 drops eucalyptus;

2 drops peppermint.

The mixture is used for inhalation, instillation and massage of the wings and sinuses of the nose.

Ear Pain Relief

Mixture for instillation: 7 drops per 2–3 tsp. St. John's wort oil. Place 3-4 drops into each hole once every 1.5-2 hours.

Help with allergies The components of geranium oil are able to block cells that cause allergic reactions

in organism. Rubbing a drop of ether between your palms and inhaling the oil vapor can relieve itching and allergic rhinitis.

Essential Oil Blend for Hay Fever:
7 drops of lavender;
7 drops eucalyptus;
4 drops of geranium;

4 drops of lemon.

Soak the wick or swab of a nasal inhaler-mouthpiece with the mixture and inhale until symptoms relieve.

Oil in gynecology Geranium, like sage and thyme, helps balance estrogen and progesterone levels in the body, which helps ease the treatment of conditions such as infertility and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), as well as (PMS symptoms premenstrual syndrome

) and menopause.

Serious gynecological disorders must be treated by a gynecologist. Geranium oil is used additionally.

Basic recipe:
In 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil add 7 drops of geranium ether.

Massage the lower abdomen, sacrum and lower back.

Geranium oil massage of the lower abdomen can support sexual health

A mixture of essential oils for the treatment of gynecological diseases:
2 drops of geranium;
2 drops of cinnamon;
4 drops of orange;
4 drops of lemon balm;
6 drops of lavender.

Mode of application:

Connect the components.
Add 7 drops of the mixture to 2 tbsp. l. transport oil.
Massage your stomach and lower back.

Blend for pain during menstruation:

3 drops of sage essential oil;
1 drops of geranium essential oil;
2 tsp. avocado oils.

1-2 days before the start of the menstrual cycle, start massaging the mixture on your stomach once a day.

A mixture of essential oils during PMS:

12 drops of tangerine;
10 drops of lavender;
3 drops of geranium;
1 drop of rose.

Combine the oils in a container with a volume of about 5 ml. Shake before use.

Effect on skin damage

Geranium oil compresses tissues and blood vessels and stops bleeding, improves the blood clotting process, prevents the penetration of toxins and bacteria into damaged tissues, as a result of which wounds heal faster.

Mixture for burns, bruises, cuts:

2 tsp. basic is small.

Mode of application:

Soak the tampon with the mixture.
Apply to the damaged area for 5-10 minutes.

Mixture for chapped lips:

5 drops of geranium essential oil;
5 drops calendula macerate.

Add one drop of the mixture to lip balm or a teaspoon of carrier oil (jojoba, coconut, almond) and treat lips.

Soothing mixture after sunbathing:

10 drops of geranium essential oil;
5 drops of chamomile essential oil;
1 drop of bergamot essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. sesame oil;
4 tbsp. l. base oil.

Relief from hemorrhoids

The anticoagulant properties of geranium composition are useful for the treatment of hemorrhoids, especially bleeding ones.

Mixture for hemorrhoids:

2 drops of geranium essential oil;
1 tsp. chilled base oil.

Mix the components and apply to the affected area.

Use for fungus and skin infections

In addition to healing, pelargonium protects open wounds from bacteria causing infections. The antiseptic effect is directed against any microbes and fungi that lead to complications at the site of the wound or incision.

Blend of essential oils against skin fungus:

Essential oil mixture for nasal congestion:
2 drops of laurel;
3 drops palmarosa;
2 drops of thyme.

Apply 2-3 drops of the mixture to problem areas until three times in a day.

For herpes

Studies have shown that geranium reduces nerve pain, including from herpes zoster caused by the herpes virus. The oil is applied to painful areas of the skin. In addition, his antivirus property helps to quickly calm the activity of the herpes virus and remove external manifestations.

Mixture for herpes simplex:

6 drops of geranium essential oil;
10 drops of geranium essential oil;
2 drops of thyme essential oil;
8 drops lemon essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. base oil.

Store the resulting product in a glass bottle. Apply a drop of the mixture onto the rash.

Mixture for healing herpetic rashes:

5 drops of geranium essential oil;
3 drops of lemon essential oil;
6 drops of chamomile essential oil;
8 drops essential oil tea tree;
5 drops of lavender essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. base oil.

After combining the components, apply the product with a cotton swab to the herpes blisters.

Shingles Pain Blend:

3 drops of bergamot essential oil;
2 drops of geranium essential oil;
1 tbsp. l. transport oil.

Make a neat oil application on the affected area, cover with a clean cloth until absorbed.

Pelargonium in cosmetology

Pelargonium oil smooths out scars, cleanses the skin of acne, brightens dark spots, affecting the uniform distribution of melanin. Suitable for fading, dry and sensitive skin, perfectly moisturizes and tightens. By adding a drop or two to your daily moisturizer, you'll soon notice your skin looking and feeling healthier.

Enrichment of cosmetics

To improve cosmetics, you need 4-6 drops of geranium oil per 5 ml (about 1 teaspoon) of base.

Improvement of facial skin

The astringent effect of geranium oil allows skin tissue to tighten and contract, which significantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Aging slows down, skin looks younger.

Geranium essential oil helps smooth out wrinkles

Daily care mixture:

1 drop of geranium essential oil;
1 drop of vanilla essential oil;
1 drop of jasmine essential oil*;
1 drop of orange essential oil;
2 tsp. base oil.

For the recipe, take it already diluted jasmine absolute in base oil, this mixture can be from 3 to 10%.

Three drops of the resulting product are added to a portion of the cosmetic product for daily care.

Anti-wrinkle mixture:

8 drops of neroli essential oil;
5 drops of lavender essential oil;
5 drops fennel essential oil;
3 drops of chamomile essential oil;
1 drop of carrot essential oil;
15 drops of evening primrose oil;
1 tbsp. l. base oil.

Blend for mature skin:

4 drops of chamomile essential oil;
5 drops of carrot essential oil;
8 drops of geranium essential oil;
8 drops of lavender essential oil;
1 drop of patchouli essential oil;
2 drops of sandalwood essential oil;
1 tsp. carrier oil.

Mode of application:

Mix the ingredients in a glass container.
Add 3-4 drops of the mixture to a facial oil, such as jojoba or almond.

Strengthening hair and adding shine to it

Apply 1-2 drops of geranium ether to the comb.
Comb your hair for 5 minutes.

Aromatherapy combing will give your hair shine and aroma.

Hair strengthening mixture:

1 tbsp. l. chamomile;
1 tbsp. l. marsh cudweed;
3 drops of lavender essential oil;
2 drops of geranium essential oil;
1 drop of lemon essential oil;
200 ml water.

Mode of application:

Pour boiling water over the herbs and leave for 2 hours.
Add ethers to the infusion.
Apply to hair after shampooing for 15 minutes.
Rinse with water.

Hair shine mixture:

2 drops of lavender essential oil;
2 drops of geranium essential oil;
2 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil;
2 drops of patchouli essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. base oil.

Use the mixture as a hair mask for 20–30 minutes, then rinse your hair with shampoo.

Help for problem skin

The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of pelargonium ether help prevent bacterial growth, allowing acne to heal faster.

Geranium essential oil prevents the growth of bacteria, resulting in a reduction in acne

Blend for acne skin:

2 drops of geranium essential oil;
2 drops of clove essential oil;
2 drops of chamomile essential oil;
2 tsp. base oil.

Wipe problem areas of the skin with the composition morning and evening.

Anti-acne mixture:

4 drops of lavender essential oil;
4 drops of tea tree essential oil;
4 drops of geranium essential oil;
4 drops lemongrass essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. almond oil.

Mode of application:

Mix ethers with transport oil in a glass container with a lid.
Apply directly to acne after cleansing and toning the skin.

Anti-rosacea mixture:

5 drops of cypress essential oil;
5 drops of neroli essential oil;
5 drops of geranium essential oil;
1 tbsp. l. coconut oil

Mode of application:

Apply with light massage movements to the area of rosacea.
Leave for a while to allow the oils to absorb.
Do not wipe off excess with a napkin.

Skin care for men

Aftershave tonic for oily and problem skin:

200 ml orange blossom water;
100 ml witch hazel water;
3 drops of grapefruit essential oil;
2 drops manuka essential oil.

Mode of application:

Shake all ingredients in a glass bottle.
Lubricate shaved skin.

Blend with geranium oil soothes skin after shaving

Massotherapy

Geranium oil activates the process of renewal of damaged tissues. Geranium relieves inflammation, muscle fatigue, and relieves joint pain.

Massage with geranium oil promotes muscle relaxation and relieves joint pain

Massage and rubbing: 5–10 drops per 10 ml of base (2 teaspoons).

Mixture to disperse lymph:

2 drops of immortelle essential oil;
2 drops of cedar essential oil;
3 drops of cajuput essential oil;
5 drops of geranium essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. sesame oil.

Help with weight loss

Daily abdominal massage with geranium ether will tighten the skin, reduce fat, and improve digestion.

Abdominal massage with geranium ether helps reduce volume in this area

Skin tightening mixture:

15 drops of lavender essential oil;
15 drops of grapefruit essential oil;
15 drops of frankincense essential oil;
15 drops of geranium essential oil;
1 glass of olive oil;
⅛ cup oil solution vitamin E;
¼ cup grated beeswax;
1 cup rose water.

Mode of application:

Melt all ingredients in a water bath except ethers and floral water.
After cooling, thoroughly grind the mixture in a blender.
Add rose water little by little and continue mixing until emulsified.
Add essential oils and whisk vigorously to distribute evenly.
Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
Pouring the mixture into your palm, actively massage your hips, buttocks, and sides.

Massage mixture for weight loss:

40 drops of grapefruit essential oil;
30 drops of lemon essential oil;
30 drops of geranium essential oil;
30 drops of rose essential oil;
2 tbsp. l. liquid coconut oil.

Massage the mixture onto clean skin.

A massage mixture with the addition of geranium oil promotes weight loss and cellulite reduction

Blend of essential oils against cellulite:

20 drops of rosemary;
20 drops of fennel;
15 drops of juniper;
15 drops of grapefruit;
5 drops of geranium.

Mode of application:

Combine the oils in a glass container with a pipette or dropper.
When combining the components, you should get approximately 5 ml of the mixture (1 teaspoon).
With this mixture, massage the areas of skin affected by cellulite after rubbing them with a dry brush.
Can be used for taking a bath.

For massage: add 10 drops of the mixture to 4 teaspoons of oil grape seed or almond.

Rubbing with a brush before the shower: place 1-2 drops of the mixture on a dry brush.

A few drops of a mixture with geranium ether will enhance the effect of rubbing the skin with a brush against cellulite.

For a bath: add 4-6 drops to 1 teaspoon of milk and dilute in a bath of water.

Aromatherapy

The scent of geranium is calming and relaxing, and can also help manage strong emotions such as anger and fear. One or two drops of ether on the pulse points of the body reduce anxiety and tension when difficult tasks lie ahead. Pelargonium increases mental activity , invigorates, restores the psyche after overwork, nervous exhaustion . The properties of geranium are similar to an antidepressant: this plant helps to cope with obsessive thoughts

, self-criticism, inferiority complex. Returns strength and energy after unpleasant communication.

As an aromatherapy, apply geranium oil to the areas where the pulsating blood vessels are closest to the surface of the skin

Aromatherapy: 3–5 drops per 15 m².

An aroma medallion with a drop of geranium ether will help relieve anxiety and tension

Geranium in the bathroom, bathhouse, sauna

Baths: 4–6 drops for a lying bath, 2–3 drops for a sitz bath.

Relaxation Blend:

2 drops of lavender essential oil;
3 drops of geranium essential oil;
1 drop of rosewood essential oil;
½ cup cream.

Dilute the esters in cream and add to a bath filled with water.

Calming Blend:

15 drops of bergamot essential oil;
10 drops of nutmeg essential oil;
5 drops of geranium essential oil.

Add 7-10 drops of the mixture to a bath of water.

Bath mixture with geranium oil promotes calm after a hard day

Mixture for sauna and bath:

10 drops of sandalwood essential oil;
5 drops of lemon essential oil;
2 drops of geranium essential oil.

This mixture can be used in several ways:

add two to three drops of the mixture to base oil for rubbing the skin;
applied to the body before going to the steam room;
drip the mixture into a ladle of water and pour over the hot stones in the bathhouse.

A bath mixture with geranium oil will help you cope with strong emotions and relax

Magic properties

It is believed that geranium is protected by the planet of love - Venus. In the old days, French girls pinned geranium flowers on their chests or carried petals in a bag to attract good fortune and love. Geranium also protects mature women, fuels the magic of their sexuality after 45 years. Also, the aroma of geranium attracts money and prosperity to the house, protects against the evil eye and damage.

Application ideas

Many housewives know that geraniums in pots on the windowsill will protect against insects flying into the house. Also, the aroma of pelargonium essential oil will cope with similar tasks: it will repel mosquitoes and refresh closed spaces in pantries and cabinets.

Fragrance: for a pleasant smell, drop oil onto cotton balls and leave in the closet.

Mosquito repellent essential oil mixture:

A mixture for an aroma lamp with geranium ether will provide a pleasant protection against mosquitoes

Flower ether in cooking

The aromas of some flowers complement sweet dishes and baked goods, and pelargonium oil is added to dishes.

Syrup for fruit salad:

1 drop of geranium essential oil;
1 drop of ylang-ylang essential oil;
200 ml sugar syrup.

Mix and add to fruit salad.

Syrup with geranium oil will add a pleasant zest to a fruit salad.

How to make geranium oil at home

You will need:

1 tbsp. crushed geranium leaves;
1/2 tbsp. medical alcohol;
1/2 tbsp. olive oil;
glass container with a tight lid.

Instructions:

Pour medical alcohol over the leaves.
Close the container tightly and leave in a sunny place for half a month.
After a month, add olive oil.
Strain the mixture after 2 weeks. The oil is ready.

The oil prepared in this way is used in recipes for external use.

Video: aromatherapist Alexandra Kozhevnikova talks about geranium oil

Geranium, or pelargonium, often decorates the window sills of our apartments or summer cottages. The aroma of this plant leaves no one indifferent: they either fall in love with it or hate it. Indeed, the smell of this flower is quite strong, but not everyone knows that this plant is also very useful. IN folk medicine decoctions and infusions from geranium leaves have long been used to help cope with various inflammations, intestinal disorders, and are also used in everyday life. Nowadays, geranium essential oil is more often used, the application of which is also very extensive.

Geranium ether is obtained by distilling the above-ground part of the plant with water vapor. Most often, either rose or lemon geranium is used in essential oil production.

Characteristics geranium essential oil

Geranium ether has properties such as lightness, fluidity and transparency. It has a yellow or yellow-green, light green color. The aroma of this oil is conveyed by the smell of the leaves of the plant; it is slightly tart, sweet, with notes of rose and mint.

Geranium essential oil dissolves well in carrier oils and also goes well with other essential oils such as eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, verbena, tea tree and others.

Medicinal properties

Geranium oil is used in the treatment skin diseases: It is used to treat herpes, acne and post-acne, burns and frostbite. Rubbing the oil in is a great way to relieve headaches. In cosmetology, the use of geranium oil is most often associated with hair care: it helps strengthen hair roots, get rid of dandruff, and also add shine to hair. Geranium will also be an excellent assistant in the fight against cellulite. Geranium essential oil can help with other women's problems: it normalizes menstrual cycle and the course of menopause. And the best part is that it lifts your mood and even fights depression!

Uses of geranium oil

To experience all the properties of the essential oil to the fullest, use proven recipes, and also do not forget to read the contraindications for using geranium essential oil, which you will find at the end of the article.

Hair care

Aroma combing

To aroma comb, you need to apply a mixture of geranium ether and base oil to a special wooden comb (choose the base based on the condition of your hair and the effect you want to achieve). Comb your hair with a comb for 5-7 minutes. This procedure will give your hair a healthy shine. With this aroma combing, sebum regulation is normalized, so the hair will stay clean longer.

Mask for hair loss

Geranium will also help you in the fight for lush hair. This recipe uses it in combination with other oils. You will need:

Burdock oil – 10 ml.
EM geranium – 5 drops;
Rosemary EO – 5 drops;
EM – 5 drops;

Prepare the mixture, heat it in your palms and apply to the roots of your hair. Gradually distribute the mixture throughout your head. Place a shower cap or plastic wrap over your head. After half an hour, remove the film and rinse your hair.

Hair mask with geranium ether for lice

To prepare the mask you will need:

Your shampoo and mask
Geranium ether

Pour shampoo into your palm and pour a couple of drops of geranium oil into it, rinse your hair well for 5 minutes. Rinse off the shampoo. Also add oil to other products. Mix five drops of ether with a hair mask, thoroughly cover your hair with the prepared mask, wrap your head with film, put a towel on top, leave for 30 minutes, then rinse.

Geranium oil can also be used for hair growth. How? Be sure to read.

Facial skin care

The use of geranium oil in cosmetology is not at all limited to hair care. Geranium will help you make your skin healthier and more beautiful. Geranium EO reduces skin oiliness, tightens pores, but does not dry the skin, but on the contrary, moisturizes it, therefore it is also suitable for dry skin. Try the following beauty recipes.

Mask for problem skin

Geranium oil effectively fights acne, reducing redness and the number of breakouts, cleansing and reducing pores. To prepare an acne mask you will need:

Geranium essential oil – 15 drops.
Green clay – 20 g.
Calendula tincture – 20 drops.

Mix the ingredients. Steam your face and apply the mask in a thin layer. Keep the mask on for 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, rinse with water.

Anti-aging mask

The use of geranium oil is also beneficial for aging skin. Products with its addition will make the skin more elastic and improve complexion.

You will need:

EM geranium – 20 drops.
Peach
Cream – 25 ml.

Grind the peach in a blender to a puree consistency, pour in the cream and beat again, add geranium essential oil. Keep the mask on for half an hour.

Mask for sensitive skin

Geranium essential oil is also suitable for preparing a mask for sensitive and thin skin. For it you will need:

Geranium ether – 25 drops

Rice flour – 15 g.

Sour cream – 30 g.

Mix rice flour, sour cream and ether well. Clean your skin well and apply the mixture to clean, dry face. Keep the product on your face for 20 minutes. Afterwards, rinse with water.

Ice for wiping your face

Rubbing your face with ice cubes perfectly tones and also helps fight skin imperfections. To make ice you will need:

Milk or cream – 5 ml.
Geranium essential oil – 3-5 drops
Juice of half a lemon
Mineral water – 200 ml.

Mix all ingredients. Pour the mixture into molds and place in the freezer. Rub your face with an ice cube in the morning for 20-50 seconds.

Body care

Using geranium essential oils as a body care product will help make your skin more toned and youthful.

Anti-cellulite effect

Massage oil

Use geranium EO as a massage oil, diluting it with base oil in the following proportions: 5 drops of ether per 10-15 ml of base. Avocado, peach or other oils are used as a base. You can apply the mixture to special wooden anti-cellulite massagers, which will speed up the appearance of the desired result.

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Aroma baths

Mix 10-15 drops with bath salts and add to warm water. This bath will perfectly relax you, calm you down and improve your emotional condition. The ether will also help cope with cellulite and varicose veins. A bath with geranium oil can be taken for about 20 minutes. And we also have .

Wraps

Use your favorite carrier oil that suits your skin or clay (whatever you like best!) as a base for the wrap. Mix the base with 5-7 drops of EM and apply the mask to problem areas. Wrap yourself in film and wait half an hour. Afterwards, wash off the mask with warm water.

Use of oil in folk medicine

The use of geranium oil in cosmetology is better known than its use in folk medicine, although medicinal properties geranium has been known for a very long time.

Geranium oil for headaches

Geranium ether will help cope with headaches. Mix the ether with the base in a ratio of 1:3. Massage the mixture onto your temples, forehead and back of your head.

Geranium oil for burns, scars and herpes

Combine 10 ml. transport oil with 5 drops of geranium and apply to the affected skin using a cotton swab. Apply several times a day. Geranium has antiseptic and wound-healing properties.

Geranium oil against ticks

Ticks (like many other insects) cannot stand the smell of geranium! You can make your own anti-tick remedy with geranium oil. To do this, mix 2 tsp. EM with 200 ml. water, pour into a spray bottle and use as a spray. The spray is easy to use: you can spray clothes, hair and various objects with it. Use this remedy in spring and summer, when the risk of contracting encephalitis is very high. This way you will protect yourself and your family. In addition to the spray, you can prepare a mixture of transport oil and essential oil and wipe it with it skin covering, avoiding eyes.

Contraindications:

intolerance to EO components
first trimester of pregnancy
use by children under 6 years of age
parallel use of homeopathic medicines

So, the use of geranium oil has no limits; it is a lifesaver that simply must be in the house. The ether is used against ticks, against headaches, against pediculosis, and also as a cosmetic procedure to preserve beauty and health.

Just a couple of decades ago, in almost every window you could see a pot, or even more than one, with lushly blooming geraniums or pelargonium. Many housewives still care for and cherish their fragrant “balls,” as the flower is often called popularly, but not everyone knows about the amazing qualities of this plant and its priceless gift as geranium oil.

Fragrant story

The benefits that geranium brings to the human body have been known since ancient times, when on the African continent it was used to solve many physical and spiritual problems. Europeans, especially the French, back in the seventeenth century, appreciated, first of all, the decorative nature of the plant - the endless variety of shades, shapes, aromas, and unpretentiousness made it a welcome guest both in greenhouses and on window sills.

But the peak of pelargonium’s popularity truly came in the nineteenth century, when it became not only a luxurious decoration for the most noble houses, but also a raw material for the production of fragrant essential oil.

In the Victorian era, perfumery and its fragrant products were in demand more than ever: smells accompanied not only ladies and gentlemen, but any household items - linen, furniture, books. Even regular salt and vinegar was sought to be enriched with fragrant ingredients, among which geranium oil occupied one of the places of honor.

Historical fact: Geranium at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was often called palmarosa oil, because both were actively used to adulterate rose oil.

The general passion for geraniums in Europe was undermined by sad and prosaic events: due to the need to save fuel resources during the First World War, heating flower greenhouses was prohibited. But in the southern part, as well as in the African and Indian French colonies, fragrant pelargonium was grown for the production of phytoessence even before the early forties. And today the oil extracted from the green part of the Bourbon geranium is considered the best among its admirers - this is what Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean was once called.

Aromatherapists' favorite

Essential oils that have certain useful qualities, a great many. But not every one of them can deservedly be called popular both among aromatherapy specialists and among their clients. Geranium oil, which has a wide range of powerful properties, and at the same time - a pleasant, warm (although some types even contain menthol components), oily-bitter aroma, is completely non-toxic and copes well with the tasks, both independently and in tandem with other fragrant brothers.

Geranium essential oil is most successfully combined with eucalyptus, lemon, cypress, pine, mint, sandalwood, chamomile, palmrose, as well as tea tree, clary sage, lemon balm, citronella and basil oils.

Healing properties of geranium essential oil

Both historical documents and modern research confirm the effectiveness of using geranium essential oil in the treatment of many diseases. This is a means that does not lack the attention of official and alternative medicine, has a broad effect on the human body:

When using pelargonium essential oil, it is important to consider its effect on hormone production - it can reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives and other drugs that regulate glandular function internal secretion, and is highly not recommended during pregnancy. In other cases, this phytoessence is considered one of the most delicate and, if there is no individual intolerance, its correct use will not cause trouble in the form of burns or dermatitis.

Cosmetics with geranium oil

Like beautiful ladies at court Queen of England Victoria, modern beauties will not fail to take advantage of the properties of pelargonium, which gives youth and freshness. In cosmetology, geranium essential oil is used as active component for creams, shampoos, masks, oil massage mixtures and aroma baths.

In some cases, geranium oil for the face can simply be a salvation: it not only gets rid of acne, but also prevents the formation of acne scars, relieves irritation, moisturizes dry skin, increases the elasticity of aging skin, and minimizes the appearance of wrinkles.

Mask for sensitive skin

Goal: Getting rid of peeling and redness.

Ingredients:

Red or pink clay - 1 tablespoon,
Milk cream – 1 tablespoon,
Geranium essential oil – 2 drops,
Lavender essential oil – 2 drops.

The components are mixed in a glass or porcelain bowl with a non-metallic spoon. The mixture is applied to cleansed facial skin for 20 minutes, after which it is washed off. warm water. Use no more than twice a week.

Gentle toner for any type of facial skin

Purpose: Removal of residues detergents, narrowing pores, improving complexion.

Ingredients:

Rose or lavender water – 250 ml,
Witch hazel decoction – 25 ml,
Vodka – 10 ml,
Geranium essential oil – 4 drops,
Rose essential oil – 4 drops.

Pour vodka into a glass bottle, dissolve essential oils in it, then add the decoction and flower water. Shake well. Apply daily after washing. Keep refrigerated.

Calming effect on the scalp and antifungal effect allow you to effectively use geranium oil for hair for dandruff, additionally receiving a pleasant bonus in the form of shine, vitality and a magical aroma.

Antiseborrheic mask

Purpose: Treatment of dandruff and prevention of its occurrence, nourishing the scalp.

Ingredients:

Yolk of one chicken egg,
Cognac or rum – 1 teaspoon,
Tea tree essential oil – 3 drops,
Geranium essential oil – 2 drops.

Mix all the ingredients and apply to the scalp, cover with plastic wrap and a towel. After an hour and a half, rinse off without using shampoo with warm water. When treating dandruff, use two to three times, for prevention – once a week.

Oil mask for normal hair

Purpose: Scalp nutrition, stimulation hair follicles, solving the problems of fragility and dullness.

Ingredients:

Jojoba oil – 1 tablespoon,
Burdock oil – 1 tablespoon,
Cedar essential oil – 5 drops,
Rosemary essential oil – 5 drops,
Laurel essential oil – 3 drops,
Geranium essential oil – 3 drops.

Apply a mixture of base and essential oils to the scalp and along the entire length of the hair in a small amount either overnight or for an hour under a plastic cap before washing. It is recommended to use every three days for one to two months.

Not less benefit brings geranium oil for the skin of the body: it prevents the appearance of stretch marks, gets rid of goose bumps, spider veins, is included in deodorizing compositions. Due to the fact that pelargonium phytoessence improves lymph flow processes and removes excess fluid from tissues, it is actively used in anti-cellulite products.

There are even recipes for lotions with geranium ester to increase breast size, but their action is based on increasing the production of hormones, which is fraught with dangerous consequences.

Hot anti-cellulite wrap

Goal: Reducing manifestations of " orange peel", activation of skin processes.

Ingredients:

Dry ground kelp – 100 g,
Blue clay - 3 tablespoons,
Hot green tea– 450 ml,
Sweet almond oil – 2 tablespoons,
Geranium oil – 7 drops,
Lemon oil – 7 drops.

Laminaria is poured into hot tea, stirred and swelled for twenty minutes. Essential oils are dissolved in the base oil, then all ingredients are mixed. The resulting mass is evenly distributed over the surface of the problem areas and then covered with cling film.

To keep warm, it is better to cover yourself with a blanket. The procedure ends after forty minutes with a warm shower and application of anti-cellulite lotion. Its effectiveness increases if you rub the body a little with a dry brush before performing it. The wrap needs to be done every other day for at least a month.

Universal oil repellent

Purpose: Protection from mosquitoes, flies, encephalitis ticks, treatment of pediculosis and scabies.

Ingredients:

Almond oil – 50 ml,
Pelargonium oil – 10 drops,
Tea tree oil – 10 drops,
Lavender oil – 10 drops,
Rosemary oil – 10 drops.

The mixture of all components is applied to areas of the body not protected by clothing to avoid insect bites. For pediculosis, apply it to the scalp and hair, put on a polyethylene cap, and after four hours wash it off with shampoo. Repeat after 2 days, and then after a week. For scabies, apply the oil to the entire body after a shower twice a day and do not wash it off.

The ability of geranium to repel annoying insects helps fight moths - to do this, just place a handkerchief soaked in the oil of a fragrant plant in the closet.

Before purchasing geranium essential oil, read the recommendations of experts on choosing a manufacturer on cosmetology or aromatherapy forums - this will help you avoid the disappointment of buying a counterfeit.

The packaging should indicate the name in Latin - Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose, Bourbon), but, of course, it can also be on a box containing a fake.

Pelargonium oil has a very rich aroma, which not everyone likes. However, this is not a reason to refuse to use it - it is enough to reduce the concentration.
Not everyone scented oil can be used undiluted, geranium can be used, but only selectively: in the treatment of herpes or skin rashes.

The aroma preparation should be stored in its original packaging, away from sunlight, heat sources, pets and small children.