Geranium or, in scientific terms, pelargonium is a flower known to everyone. Geranium essential oil, properties and uses comparable to those of rose oil, but geraniums are much cheaper. It contains about hundred useful components, this determines the positive therapeutic effect. Aromatherapy relieves well depression, depression, anxiety, Daritic emotions, normalizes blood pressure, heart rate, strengthens the immune system.
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Beneficial features
Many people grow this unpretentious plant in their homes. There are several varieties of pelargonium: zonal, ivy, lemon, pink. The last two species differ from ordinary geraniums with a more delicate, refined smell with notes of rose.
Very useful geranium oil for women, it stimulates the production of female hormone estrogen, indicated for premenstrual syndrome, menopause. Reduces puffiness, fights cellulite. It relieves inflammation, treats toothache and gum disease. Beneficial effect on the circulatory system.
The oil can be used by pregnant women in the third trimester and children over six years old, especially useful for reducing nervous anxiety, tearfulness.
Folk recipes
The benefits of geranium for the skin are also known. She nourishes dry skin tightens, gives elasticity, smoothes fine wrinkles. BUT also strengthens hair roots, promotes growth, gives shine, restores after aggressive styling products, moisturizes and nourishes your curls. Essential oils are highly effective for hair restoration, we have selected several for you effective recipes.
For shine
Mix two tablespoons of natural honey with one tablespoon of apple vinegar, add three drops of geranium and two drops of ylang-ylang and patchouli. Apply to hair, stand 30 minutes and rinse. Hair acquire softness and natural shine.
Effective Lice Mask
It’s not necessary to use chemical agents to control pediculosis. means can be dispensed with gentle care. Add to Shampoo 10 drops of geranium oil, soap the head, leave for 7-10 minutes, rinse off. Then also mix the conditioner with 10 drops of geranium oil, apply to hair, wrap with foil, insulate and hold for another hour. Rinse hair thoroughly with water.
Mask for colored hair
Mix 3 tbsp of burdock oil, 1 tsp of shea butter (shea), add two drops of geranium, lavender and cedar. Lubricate hair, put on a plastic hat, wrap with a towel, hold for 1 hour, you can even go to bed with this mask. Repair damaged hair structure, gives a natural shine.
Growth mask
Mix 2 tbsp. burdock oil, 2 tablespoons of warm water, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, egg yolk and seven drops of geranium. Apply on skin head, cover with a film, insulate. Hold for 30-40 minutes.
Conclusion
In the end, let’s talk a little about the combinations of geranium essential oil with other essential oils. Pleasant and useful compositions will give geranium with: tea tree, fir, basil, rose, bergamot, rosemary, grapefruit, jasmine, neroli, lavender, sage, citronella, lime, lemon, vetiver, dill, mandarin, sandalwood, mint, orange, nutmeg. Use them in the aroma lamp, for massage, in masks, therapeutic combing and enjoy the result!
