DavidWolfe.comGeranium oil comes from the stems and leaves of the geranium plant. It’s widely used in aromatherapy thanks to its many health benefits. Geranium essential oil can be used to improve skin health, heal respiratory infections, prevent health conditions caused by inflammation and more. (1)
Geranium Oil Uses
1. Tones Muscles
Geranium oil’s astringent properties also help tighten and contract muscles. It can help prevent the skin from sagging and other signs of aging. To create a massage oil, mix 5 drops of geranium essential oil with 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and massage it into your skin.
2. Reduces Wrinkles
Geranium oil is a natural astringent that works to reduce wrinkles by tightening the skin. (2) Add 2 drops of geranium essential oil to your face lotion and apply it twice per day to help minimize wrinkles and slow down the effects of aging on the skin.
3. Fights Infections
The antibacterial properties in geranium oil can help protect your body from infection. Geranium oil stops bacteria from growing on the skin, which comes in especially useful for a cut or wound. (3) Apply 2 drops of geranium essential oil onto the affected area twice a day and cover it to allow the oil to soak in. It is a great natural antibiotic.
4. Reduces Inflammation
Inflammation is at the core of many heath problems. Geranium oil has been shown to fight inflammation to help naturally treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Massage geranium essential oil onto sore muscles and joints or diffuse the oil for pain relief.
5. Supports Cell Growth
Geranium oil helps recycle dead cells while supporting the regeneration of new cells. It can also help speed up the metabolism. Use a vaporizer or diffuser to reap the benefits of geranium essential oil.
6. Heals Wounds
Geranium essential oil can help speed up the healing process of cuts and wounds while fading the look of scars. It works by increasing blood circulation below the surface of the skin the speed healing.
7. Increases Urination
The natural diuretic properties of geranium essential oil can help naturally flush toxins out of the body. Increased urination can help release toxic chemicals, heavy metals, sugar and other pollutants out of the body. (4)
8. Works as a Natural Deodorant
Geranium oil has antibacterial properties that help eliminate body odors. Use geranium essential oil as a natural deodorant by adding 5 drops to a spray bottle, mixed with 5 tablespoons of water.
9. Enhances the Skin
Geranium oil can help enhance the skin by treating acne, dermatitis and other skin issues. Mix 1 teaspoon of coconut oil with 5 drops of geranium essential oil and apply the mixture to the affected area twice a day. (5)
10. Kills Respiratory Infections
The antibiotic effects of geranium essential oil can be used to help prevent and kill respiratory infections. Applying the oil topically to your nose or throat has a soothing effect that can help reduce soreness and open airways for better breathing.