geranium leaves

Geranium

The leaves of the Pelargonium Graveolens, native to South Africa, are used in a wide variety of topical uses.  Commercially, there are many perfumes and cosmetics that include Geranium oil.  In addition, it is used to treat several different conditions via aromatherapy, it can be inhaled with a diffuser.  Forms of aromatherapy have picked up considerable steam recently, and with Geranium oil, it is used to treat stress, anxiety, and depression. 

Studies have shown that Geranium oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antimicrobial and even astringent properties.  Geranium oil is used to treat acne, skin irritations, and skin infections when applied topically.  It is used by some to treat minor wounds due to its potential to speed up coagulation, as well as its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. 

It is possible that the high levels of citronellol in Geranium oil likely reduce inflammation, as well as cell death, in the brain.  The positive results have encouraged researchers to believe that Geranium oil may benefit individuals with neurogenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other diseases that include neuroinflammation. 

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