Geranium, hormone regulator
Geranium has strongly rose-scented leaves, it’s flower are attractive in pinkish white colour, present from late winter to summer (August - January) peaking in spring (September - October).. Geranium is an erect, much-branched shrub, that can reach a height of up to 1.3 m. The hairy stems are herbaceous when young, becoming woody with age. The deeply incised leaves are velvety and soft to the touch due to the presence of numerous glandular hairs.
Geranium is confined to two separate areas in southern Africa, one in Limpopo Province, where it receives summer rain, and the other in the south-eastern part of the Western Cape, where geranium receives rain throughout the year. In both these regions, the summer is hot and the winter is mild, and Pelargonium graveolens is found growing on the mountains, in sheltered positions such as kloofs, usually in relatively moist habitats. Pelargonium graveolens has also been recorded in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Geranium’s botanical name is Pelargonium graveolens. The genus Pelargonium gets is name from the resemblance of the shape of the fruit to the beak of a stork, pelargos in Greek. The species name graveolens refers to the strong fragrance of the leaves, graveolens meaning strong-smelling in Latin.
There are ± 220 species within the genus Pelargonium, and 80% of them are confined to southern Africa and about 80% of these are confined to the south-western corner of the country.
Geranium, is used in the production of geranium oil for Aromatherapy, it is also has been used as a substitute for the expensive attar of roses in the perfume trade.
Essential Oils Reference Guide
Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens
Plant origin: Herb
Extraction method: Distillation
Aroma: rose-like, green
Odor Intensity: High
Evaporation: Middle note
Medicinal Properties: Analgesic, anti-flammation, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antiseptic, immune stimulant, antibacterial, astringent, deodorant, balancing hormone.
Safety Precautions: Avoid during early pregnancy. May irritant to sensitive skin, If overused, may cause insomnia. Avoid long term use with history of estrogen-dependent cancer.
Psycho-Emotional:
Nervous tension, Anxiety, Depression, stress, balancing emotion.
Physical Benefits:
Balancing hormone, Menopause, Heavy menstruation, Tonic to liver and kidneys, excess fluids, especially lower limbs, throat infection.
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