Geranium essential oil

Geranium oil is distilled from the leaves and flower of the plant.
Botanical: Pelargonium graveolens.
Properties:  Comforting   and healing
                    Antibacterial, diuretic, harmonizing, sedative, antidepressant.

• Burns
• Eczema
• Edema
• Fluid Retention
• Menopause symptoms
• Neuralgia
• PMS Symptoms   (including swollen breasts)
• Poor Circulation
• Rheumatism
• Relaxing, warming, refreshing scent

Used successfully to treat dermatitis and  psoriasis.   
Excellent for skin care on all types of skin due to  its ability  to normalize the production of sebum.  Acne, cellulites, dull skin, lice, oily  skin.
Help in acute fear, rigidity, abuse, lack of self-esteem,  discontentment.

Traditional uses:

Reducing stress and   tension, easing pain, balancing emotions and hormones, PMS,  relieve fatigue and nervous exhaustion, to lift melancholy,  lessen fluid  retention, repel insects  
Fixative in perfumes.

Constituents:

Citronellol, Geraniol,   Citronellyl , Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Linalyl   Acetate,  Beta-Caryophyllene

Contra-indications: 
Geranium may irritate sensitive skin.
Avoid use during pregnancy due to antispasmodic properties.