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Geranium (apple geranium)
Pelargonium odorantissimum

Botanical Classification geranium

Family
Geraniaceae

Genus and specie
Pelargonium odoratissimum

Other names
Apple geranium.

Description of the herb geranium kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products
Geranium is an evergreen, bushy perennial herb and has light green round leaves with curvy edges and an apple aroma. White flowers with red veins appear in clusters, on trailing stems.

Parts used
The whole plant, leaves and oil.

Properties
The herb has an apple-like aroma and the therapeutic properties are astringent, tonic, anti-septic, stems the flow of blood, enhances healing and insecticide.

Therapeutic uses lymphatic system
Internal use
Used for hemorrhage, gastroenteritis and incapacity (tstrengthen after illness or in old age).
The leaves are added tdesserts, fruit drinks, sauces and punches.
External use
Geranium is used externally for skin complaints, wounds, neuralgia and throat infections.
The leaves are often included in potpourris.
Aromatherapy and essential oil use
Geranium essential oil has a balancing effect on the mind and nervous system, relieving anxiety, depression and especially stress.
It alshas a balancing effect on the hormonal system and will both help with heavy menstrual flow, as well as vaginal dryness. It tones up the waste and water removal in the body and perks up the kidneys and liver, as well as the lymphatic system.
Used for skin care, it balances the production of sebum and clears sluggish congested skin.
It has anti-depressant, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, diuretic, deodorant, haemostatic, tonic, vermifuge and vulnerary properties. The oil is considered non-irritant, non-toxic and non-sensitizing.

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Safety precautions and warnings congested skin

Geranium essential oil is well tolerated by most individuals, but since it helps in balancing the hormonal system, care must be taken during pregnancy.