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(Pelargonium x asperum)
Traditionally used to soothe minor nerve pain, sunburns, nervous tension and discomforts associated with the menstrual cycle.

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Geranium
Pelargonium x asperum
(Sometimes referred to as Pelargonium graveolens, but Robert Tisserand notes in his Complete Skin Series that graveolens is not correct. Tisserand also notes that Geranium Bourbon is the same species.)

Plant Origin: Egypt
Method: Steam distilled leaves
Cultivation: Unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Chemical Family: Monoterpenols, Esters
Aroma: Intense, sweet, floral, herbaceous
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle
Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #114
Citronellol  34.37%
Geraniol  13.13%
Citronellyl formate 7.14%
Isomenthone  6.44%
Linalool  4.21%
rose oxide 2.01%
Safety Information
Children:
 Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication: Use with Caution Orally: Diabetes medication, medication metabolized by CYP2B6 substrates (such as Bupropion antidepressant and Tamoxifen; if unsure, ask your pharmacist) 

Therapeutic Uses
Geranium essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:

Acne
Astringent
Bacteria
Bell's Palsy
Blood Pressure
Burns
Breast engorgement
Cellulite
Circulation
Cough
Cramps
Dermatitis
Eczema
Endometriosis
Fatigue
Female reproductive disorders
Fibrocystic Breasts
Fungal
Grief
Headache
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Herpes
Hormones
Hot Flashes
Infection
Infertility
Insect deterrent (including ticks)
Infertility
Inflammation
Joints
Lice
Lymphatic system support
Menstrual issues and PMS
MRSA
Neuralgia
Night Sweats
Pain relief
Pancreas
PMS
Psoriasis
Raynaud’s disease
Relaxing and uplifting
Ringworm
Shingles
Skin care (daily, damaged, irritated)
Spasms
Stress
Swelling
Tick deterrent
Tonic
Uplifting
Varicose veins
Vitiligo

Hopewell Essential Oil Blends containing Geranium
Absolve
Balance
BruisEase
Calm Effect
Citrus Quench
Endo Massage
Evening Peace
Focus
Free-N-Clear
Freshen
G-Out
Healthy Woman
Heaven's Scent
Kidney / Bladder
Liberate
Liver / Gallbladder
Mercy
Mother's Blend
Neuropathy
Ouch!
Ovarian Cyst
PUPPP Rash
Rejuvenate
Revitalize
Serenity
Shingles B Gone
Simply Comfort
Staff Comfort
Sunshine
Tendon Ease
Top Gun
Vitality
White Shield
 

Blends well with:
Bergamot
Citrus
Black Pepper
Clary Sage
Coriander
Clove
Elemi
Jasmine Absolute
Juniperberry
Lavender
Neroli
Patchouli
Petitgrain
Rosemary
Sandalwood
Vetiver

Uplifting Blend
1 part Geranium
2 parts Bergamot
2 parts Lavender

Restore Vitality
1 part Geranium
1 part Neroli
2 parts Clary Sage

Anti-inflammatory Boost
1 part Geranium
2 parts Lavender

Worwood’s Inguinal Hernia Blend
10 drops Ginger
8 drops Lavender
7 drops Rosemary
5 drops Basil
2 TB carrier oil
(Geranium can be substituted for an oil you don't have)

Salvatore Battaglia writes in The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy: "Geranium oil may be a stimulant of the adrenal cortex, whose hormones are essentially regulating and balancing. This is why geranium oil is recommended for conditions where fluctuating hormones are a problem. In particular, geranium oil may be used to relieve premenstural tension and menopause." [Patricia Davis, Robert Tisserand, Julia Lawless]

In 2003 a preliminary study in The American Journal of Medicine (115:586-7) suggested that topical, undiluted Geranium essential oil is a superior and effective option for immediate relief from post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles). The more highly concentrated the oil, the better, with study participants reporting pain relief in direct proportion to the percentage of geranium oil present in their topical mixture. Capsaicin cream has also been shown to provide some relief, although it was outdone by the undiluted geranium oil in this study. Those using 100% Geranium essential oil had greater pain relief than those using 10% Geranium oil. The study noted that a few minor skin reactions occurred in those using Geranium oil, but all reactions resolved within one hour. Two other essential oils mentioned are Peppermint (Mentha piperita) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra).

The effect of essential oils on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using a dressing model - PubMed
"A combination of Citricidal and geranium oil showed the greatest-anti-bacterial effects against MRSA, whilst a combination of geranium and tea tree oil was most active against the methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (Oxford strain)."

PMS Defense: Essential oil of Geranium, Clary Sage and Orange
PMS Defense is applied just prior to the onset of the menstrual cycle (whenever the user normally begins to experience symptoms). The preferred formula is approximately 3 milliliters of each essential oil blended in 120 milliliters of carrier (2.5%).

 
Geranium essential oil was "shown to have repellent activity against nymphs of the medically important lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.)."
Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)

Topical: Dilute with a carrier oilunscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Tested at 20% dilution on 25 volunteers, Geranium was neither irritating nor sensitizing. Geranium is a nice oil to use in the bath.

Since Geranium does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:
2-3% for daily application
Up to 25% for short-term use 

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page. 

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Geranium is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.

Davis notes that Geranium is theoretically a good antiseptic for the mouth and throat and could be used in mouthwashes and gargles for sore throats, ulcers and gum infections, but in practice, many people find it distasteful so Myrrh and Thyme prove more useful and desirable. 

Oral Caution: Diabetes medication and drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 (antidepressants).
Click here for information about internal usage.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12) 
1. I found Geranium oil to be helpful in ridding me of some excess bloating in the liver/stomach area...applying a few drops directly to those areas.  It does have a diuretic sort of action, so one has to use the bathroom a little more frequently for a few hours after application. - C.G.

2. I apply 2 drops of Geranium on my stomach and all the menstrual cramping pain is gone as well as the heavy bleeding and clotting. Geranium hits the mark for me!! I've started using Geranium as my daily deodorant and find that I can manage the stress in my life much better. I'm no longer crabby nor have any PMS symptoms. - E.T.

3. I had several D and C's and was facing an imminent uterus removal. Geranium was the key essential oil that helped control the menstrual bleeding. God brought essential oils into our life at our point of desperation and we are eternally grateful. I am now pregnant with our 5th child and very thankful. NOTE: I did get "overzealous" (way too many undiluted drops applied every hour) with applying Geranium EO at the beginning of our EO journey, and I experienced what I can only describe as a very sudden Liver/Gallbladder detox/purge. I felt REALLY horrible for 18 hours, but the bleeding stopped and I felt MUCH better in terms of overall health from then on (no headaches, bleeding began to get on a schedule instead of constant, etc.). I continued to use Geranium along with several other EOs for several months after until I became pregnant. I would now recommend that ANY woman having "womanly" issues consider a Liver detox (or Whole Body, but focus on the Liver) to "reset" her hormone issues. The process wasn't pleasant, but the results for me were WELL worth it. - Christy

4. Geranium has been such a blessing in my life. I am a 28 year old mother of 2, and I was at the point where my monthly periods were so excruciatingly painful, and the flow so heavy and intense, that I was asking my doctor what my birth control options were to help manage the hormones. I was desperate for help to simply survive each monthly period so that I could actually get off the couch and take care of my kids - it was getting that bad. However, the thought of altering my body in that way made me extremely uncomfortable, and I'm so, so thankful that I tried Geranium instead! It has made my monthly flow remarkably lighter, and the pain is so much more bearable! It used to be completely debilitating, and now it is just a blip in my day. I do still use Ibuprofen like before, and sometimes a heating pad, but I am no longer in tears in my bed in the fetal position waiting and praying for it to be over. I am able to have a *normal* day! Praise the Lord! When I use it mid-month during ovulation, I have noticed a definite change in my moods and relief of my ovulation cramping. I praise God for this miraculous oil that kept me off of unnecessary hormone medication! - Jessica

5. For several weeks I have been using Palo Santo and Geranium on my kids and dog when they go out to our tick-infested back yard (we live in PA). In the few weeks we have used them, we've not seen a single tick, and other bugs stay away too. For myself and the children, I mix up two separate roll-on applicators - one with 10 drops Palo Santo and the other with 10 drops Geranium, and I fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil. I usually apply it onto their ankles, necks, wrists and elbows. When they come inside and I can no longer smell the oils, I reapply. This seems to do the trick! Prior to using the oils, I was picking ticks off of them nearly every time they went outside. For our dog, I use a drop of each undiluted between her shoulder blades. - Satin

6. For the past year or so my periods have been irregular and a little heavy. I tried using YL's Progessence Plus to help regulate my hormones, but I found that I'd gain weight super easy when using that oil, even if my diet didn't change. I looked into trying Heritage's Geranium oil, and I am soooooo pleasantly surprised. This period was almost normal and relatively light, and I thoroughly enjoyed the smell of Geranium as well. I used Sunshine a little for perfume, and somehow I think that helped too. I'm anticipating better cycles ahead. - Kathryn

7. Geranium oil has been a great blessing in helping to balance out my hormones. I place a drop or two of it on my wrists or abdomen/lower back for menstrual cramps and bloating as needed, and it works wonders at calming the anxiety of pms and cramps at the start of my period. I have noticed over the last several months since using it that my cramps are lessening and my period is lighter and shorter than before. I also take it at night sometimes by itself and sometimes with Lavender for a solid night of sleep. Grapefruit oil has also been helpful during pms to help curb the cravings, helps with bloating and digestion and helps to fight off fatigue that comes during that time. Sometimes I take a drop in water, and sometimes I will put a drop on my wrists. Thank you for your ministry of providing God's healing oils. I have been sharing my oil stories with others often and have directed many people your way to reap the same benefits. God bless!! - Jenn

8. I'm very impressed with Geranium for female issues. I used it three days before my cycle, and it seemed to help with the emotional side of PMS. It also seemed to help with the discomfort that usually comes with the first day of menstruation for me. I diluted the oil with jojoba oil and put it in a roller ball container. I rolled it over my neck every once in a while throughout the day. - Susan

9. I put about 2 cups of water in a spray bottle and added about 20 drops Geranium essential oil. (Sometimes I experiment with a combination of oils that are good at repelling insects that we like, including Eucalyptus, Cedarwood and Lemongrass, but I think the Geranium scent lasts the longest and seems to work well for ticks.) We shake the spray bottle before using and spray head to toe on clothes and skin (covering our eyes). I have also made a gel for skin by adding 20 drops or so of Geranium to a couple of ounces of Aloe Vera Gel. The spray gel has to be reapplied whenever the scent has faded. - Gian R.

10. I’ve had Meniere’s for almost 5 years. I experience ringing and a static echo-like sound in my left year. I recently purchased Geranium because I wanted to use it as perfume. I applied it behind my ear lobes and on the bone behind my ears. I left with my husband to go out to eat, and at the restaurant I noticed that the echo was gone. I felt sure it was the essential oil! The next day, the echo returned, so I applied the Geranium again just like I had the night before and looked Menier’s up on your website. No one had mentioned using Geranium, but I knew it was working for me. I ordered your Helichrysum Substitute Blend to try in addition to Geranium. When it arrived, I applied the Geranium around my ear as I had been and put the Helichrysum Blend on a cotton ball in my ear. Now the echo issue had not been a problem when I used the Geranium twice a day, but I still had the ringing. About ½ hour after putting the Helichrysum Blend cotton ball in my ear, the ringing was gone. Seriously - gone! I’ve adjust my routine a little here and there, but basically I use the Geranium and Helichrysum Blend around my ear and the Helichrysum Blend on a cotton ball in my ear nightly, and I am basically hearing as normal now.

11. Two drops of Hopewell's Geranium applied neat and rubbed on the tummy zaps menstrual cramps like nobody's business! - Christine
[HEO's Comment: Please dilute. We find that the oils work well diluted and you avoid any risk of skin irritation or sensitization.]

12. I used HEO's Geranium oil (undiluted) around the corners of my mouth where I’ve battled chellitis/dermatitis for years. Within 6 weeks it’s totally gone! - Cheryl
[HEO's Comment: Please dilute. We find that the oils work well diluted and you avoid any risk of skin irritation or sensitization.]

13. I have used Geranium for a long time over my thyroid in order to balance hormones. I started using it because of hormonal influx creating dizziness/nausea etc. I stopped it for about 2 weeks in order to try something else, and by the end of the 2 weeks, I was feeling dizzy/nauseous again, but I didn't think about the Geranium. I assumed it was a flu bug or something. Then I rememebered it and used it again, and immediately the symptoms were gone. I will never go without my Geranium again!!! God bless and thank you HEO!! - Anne Marie

14. I just wanted to share this from my 13 year old daughter. She mentioned that she has had a golf ball-sized lump beneath her breast. I immediately asked if I could see it. She said it went away because she put some essential oils on it, though it would return when she would stop using them. When I asked her to bring the oils that she used to me, she brought me PMS Defense in a roller ball (3% dilution with fractionated coconut oil) and Peaceful blend in a roller ball (3% dilution with fractionated coconut oil). In addition to continuing on with the oils, I've asked my daughter to do T-Tapp exercises each day, to refrain from sugars and to increase her intake of vegetables and fruits. - Laura
[PMS Defense is a DYI blend with equal parts of Geranium, Clary Sage and Sweet Orange at 5% dilution mentioned in this Abstract.]

15. Kombo butter is an amazing anti-inflammatory, and for my Baker's Cyst, it seemed to work the best with the oils. I added Frankincense, Geranium and Clove to it and applied several times daily and before bed. - Lori

Safety
Oral caution: Diabetes medication and drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider. 
Reference
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 206-207.
Davis, Patricia, Aromatherapy: An A-Z, 2nd edition, pages 130-131.
Enlighten Alternative Healing, Emotions and Essential Oils, (Grief).
Lawless, J., The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 1992, pages 102-103.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, page 24.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney (2013-12-02). Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, page 292-294.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, pages 46, 266.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, pages 590-591.

Shin S, Lim S (2004) Antifungal effects of herbal essential oils alone and in combination with ketoconazole against Trichophyton spp. Journal of Applied Microbiology 97(6):1289-1296
 
Viollon C, Chaumont JP (1994) Antifungal properties of essential oils and their main components upon Cryptococcus neoformans. Mycopathologia 128(3):151-153
 
Viollon C, Leger D, Chaumont J P (1993) The antagonistic properties, in vitro, of specified natural volatile compounds with respect to germs of the vaginal flora. Plantes Medicinales et Phytotherapie 26(1):17-22

 

 
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