Geranium Bourbon/Rose Geranium (Madagascar)

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The Rose Geranium has a rosy smell and is more expensive. It has been beneficial for acne, burns, bruises, broken capillaries, aids oily skin (balances all gland secretion), congested and mature skin, dermatitis, eczema, fungus, lice and ringworm. Also cellulite, cellular regeneration, wound healing especially after facial or plastic surgery, sore throat, tonsillitis, asthma, mucus, rheumatism, circulation, hemorrhoids, itching, immune stimulation, jaundice, liver tonic, gastritis, colitis, sterility, infertility (rub on back of both partners), hormonal disturbances (very effective), menopause, PMS, and engorged breasts. May contain anticoagulant properties and may stimulate lymphatic system. May be neuro-balancing, sedative, and anti-depressant, soothing for anxiety and stress reducing. Has helped relieve diarrhea, ulcers, cleans digestive system of mucus, gallbladder, diabetes, urinary stones, fights infection, tone and tighten tissue. Also may lower blood sugar levels, bleeding, anti-fungal, hemorrhoids, lice, edema, adrenocortical glands, consoling, acute fear (very good), extreme moodiness, abuse (apply over abdomen), hurt, emotional crisis (body massage), depression, self esteem. Aromatic influence: assist in letting go of the negative past, ease the anxiety and tension of mentally and physically demanding days, overcome fear of speaking. Some say this oil should be avoided in early pregnancy.
Found in: Transformation, Awakening, Love, and Discovery.