The geranium is a perennial herb with leaves and fragrant cut flowers and roses, red or white from Africa. The geranium has over 600 different species. It is now grown mainly in Guinea, Madagascar, Algeria and the Reunion.
Geranium, Pelargonium also called, was already cultivated in Egypt in ancient times and used medication by elders. Today he is best known for its leaves which repel mosquitoes for its therapeutic properties. Its fragrance is sweet and has a strong odor similar to that of the rose.
Method of production: Distillation complete by stripping water Body distilled: leaves Latin Name: Pelargonium asperum fe Country of origin: Madagascar Culture: Biological Quality: 100% pure and natural
Properties: Appearance: Clear Mobile Liquid Color: yellow to greenish brown Odor: sweet, sweet, pleasant and characteristic
Storage: dry, away from heat and light
Natural compounds contained in the essential oil and can present a risk of allergy in some people: citral, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, linaol Take a test in the elbow before using your preparations with this essential oil.
Properties: - Antifungal powerful - Antibacterial effective - Haemostatic remarkable healing - Promotes the absorption of sugars and starches - Skin Tonic Astringent - Analgesic and anti-inflammatory - Repels mosquitoes
Directions: - Weight loss, diabetes, water retention - Asthenia and general fatigue - Stretch marks (prevention) - Shingles, eczema, psoriasis, impetigo, acne, wounds - Fungal skin infections and gynecological - Epistaxis (nosebleed) - Hemorrhoids, rosacea, phlebitis - Colitis nervous origin - Osteo-articular rheumatism
Externally: - Frictions on the solar plexus, neck and thorax (10-20 drops) or locally for skin diseases and rheumatic pains - For deep fatigue, 3 drops (diluted in vegetable oil) in massage along the spine, - Dissemination to repel mosquitoes effectively - Fumigation for acne
Synergies: - Weight Loss: lemon juniper, cedar - Antitobacco: lavender, sage, marjoram - Distribution: lavender, rosewood, marjoram, eucalyptus, thyme, ...
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