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Sources of Oils
Sources of Oils
Methods of Extraction
Methods of Extraction
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Quality Control
Adulteration
Adulteration
 
  Geranium

Latin Name

Pelagonium Graveolens - Main one

Family

Geraniaceae

Origin

Steam distilled from the green part of the Pelargonium plant, especially the leaves

Note

Middle

Contra-Indications

Some people are allergic to plant and therefore to oil
Pregnancy

Physiological Uses

  • Head - eases throat and mouth infections by gargling with very low concentrations in water
  • Reproductive System - helps menopausal haemorrhage and leucorrhoea
  • Digestive System - helps diarrhoea and gastro-enteritis
  • Skin - helps dry skin and dry eczema
  • Cooling oil

Emotional Uses

Anxiety and depression

Blends well with

Nearly all oils especially with Rose, Basil and Citrus Oils

 
 
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