Geranium aromatherapy is used for so many different things that it is little wonder that it is one of the most sought after essential oils around. It is a small perennial that is native to South Africa and its essential oil was not distilled until the 19th century. The geranium became popular very quickly due to the fact that it can treat many ailments as well as being an insect repellent. This works even better than citronella and smells a lot better, too.

Geranium possesses a scent that mixes well with just about all other essential oils. This is quite impressive as there are more than 600 varieties of essential oils that can be used with geranium aromatherapy. Several have a rose like scent. Geraniol is the main component of the geranium and used by pharmaceutical companies to stretch the true rose oil.

The principal components of the geranium include geraniol, linalool, citronellol, borneol, terpineol, among several others. The fragrance that the geranium gives off is rather like a combination of an herbaceous, rose, and citrus. That may be why it has so many uses in helping with mood and emotional disorders.
When someone is seeking the therapeutic benefits that are available through the use of geranium aromatherapy, they could have many things they need to receive from it. Geranium essential oil aids with depression, high blood pressure, normalizing hormones, and just making you feel good, in general. Physically, it is an antiseptic, an astringent, and it stops bleeding.

The geranium was used in its native Africa as a remedy for diarrhea and internal bleeding. It is also very popular with the treatment of skin problems. These include acne, eczema, infected wounds, inflammation, burns, fungus, herpes, shingles, and lice. You can see that it is quite a useful essential oil.

Other uses for geranium include the decreasing of scarring and stretch marks. Geranium aromatherapy is used in the form of a cream, salve, lotion, or massage oil. It just depends on what is best. It brings balance to all types of complexions and has been used to hold off wrinkling.

To treat different types of female problems such as menopause, PMS, or fluid retention, simply inhale the geranium scent. You can also include it in bath salts, or bath oils, as well as body rubs.

It is a wonderful scent that you will enjoy while it is doing so many positive and healing things to your body.