Geranium Bourbon, Pelargonium graveolens (Reunion Island):

Love & Happiness. Strengthening, Balancing & Protecting; Comforting. Security, Creativity, Receptivity, Intimacy. Eases heartache.
Use with Red Tourmaline for Protection.

Hormonally, emotionally & metabolically balancing, calming, anti-depressant. Most comforting of all the oils. Stimulates the liver, pancreas, adrenal cortex. Massage for cellulite (helps relieve excess fluid retention).

• Balances Female Hormones: Excellent for menopause, PMS, nerves, stress, headaches. Wonderfully comforting.
• Anti-Depressant, Anti-Stress: Balances serotonin, stimulates adrenocortex for relaxed learning readiness (Alpha). 
• Evocative for Aphrodisiac Blends: Reduces anxiety & fear. Mixes well with aphrodisiacs, Yin-Yang in balance, equilibrium. Universal polarities in perfect harmony.  Sustains and restores well-being, communication for couples.
• Balances Metabolism, Diuretic, Circulation & Nerve Tonic.
• Geranium with Tea Tree or Lemongrass fights resistant staph. When passively diffused for 30 minutes, geranium oil showed a reduction in viral growth (Vimalanathan and Hudson 2014).
• Healing: Regenerates tissues & nerves.; Reduces brownish aging spots for mature skin; Excellent for skin of expectant mothers. Safe to use during pregnancy.
• Blends with: Bergamot, Citruses, Clary, Clove, Jasmine, Juniper,  Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
• May Use During Pregnancy: If pregnancy is going well, allowed after the first trimester.

Constituents: 

• Alcohols 60%: citronellol, geraniol, linalool, nerol;
• Esters 25%: citronellyl formate, geranyl formate, geranyl acetate;
• Ketones 5%:  isomenthone & menthone.
• Sesquiterpenes 5% guaiadene;
• Aldehydes 5% geranial;
• Monoterpenes 5% a-pinene.

Energetic Benefits: Geranium calms and strengthens the CNS and brain.

1/8 oz: $11.50; 1/4 oz: $19.95;

The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.

Energetic Actions: Eases Heartache. Heart energy expands by experiencing the freedom of joyous love. Personality integrates with the Soul essence. The oil's association with Venus revitalizes the essence of love into our lives. — Deborah Eidson, Vibrational Healing

Energetic Observations: This one calms and strengthens the Central Nervous System and brain. — Star Johnsen-Moser.

Energy Index: Brain Balancing; Calming, Sedating; Nervine Strengthening, CNS

References:

Saika T, Saira W, Waseem R, Khushboo S et al. A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Dept of Chem, Islamic Univ of Science & Technology;  Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India 2017.

Tisserand, R., Young R., (2014) Essential oil safety: a guide for health care professionals, 2nd edition. London, Churchill Livingstone.

Vimalanathan, Selvarani, and Hudson, James. “Anti-influenza virus activity of essential oils and vapors.” American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, vol. 2, no. 1, 2014, pp. 47-53.

The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.