Geranium

Overview

Geraniums have been popular in American gardens for over 200 years, offering a wide variety of colors, scents, and leaf patterns.
They excel in containers, both outdoors and indoors through a sunny window, as well as in outdoor beds, adding vibrant colors throughout the growing season.
Discovered in South Africa, geraniums gained acceptance in England in the 17th century. Thomas Jefferson’s shipment from France in 1786 sparked their popularity in American gardens.
In floriography, geraniums carry rich meaning and symbolism. Each color variation conveys a unique message.
- Classic red signifies love and passion.
- Pink suggests gentle affection and a growing, yet unannounced, love.
- White speaks of purity and truth, symbolizing pure intentions and a wish for peace.

Wild Geranium thrives in full sun to partial shade, and moderate soil moisture. It naturally occurs in rich deciduous woods, including moist sites like pond borders, stream sides and swamp forests.

The major phytoconstituents of geranium essential oil include citronellol, geraniol, linalool, and citronellyl formate, with variable ratios based on cultivation zone and season.

Geranium oil stops blood flow through wounds by causing blood vessels to contract, promoting quicker clot formation and faster wound healing.
It also inhibits toxins, preventing their entry into the body, and has styptic and hemostatic properties to prevent hemorrhoids.
Geranium is cytophylactic, effectively boosting metabolism crucial for overall health, and reproductive cell maintenance.
It aids in the recycling of dead cells within the body.
Inhaling geranium oil provides a pick-me-up, reducing fatigue and positively impacting the mind and body.
Geranium tea, brewed from the leaves, has soothing properties and calms nerves. The oil maintains a healthy endocrine system, balancing stress-causing hormones.
Geranium oil’s diuretic properties which aids in detoxification by eliminating toxins through increased urination.
It eradicates noxious free radicals, supporting digestive function.
Geranium oil is a natural remedy for fungal infections like athlete’s foot.
Geranium is beneficial for the respiratory system, treating various ailments associated with weather changes.
Geranium oil enhances the effects of anti-inflammatory drugs by obstructing inflammatory responses in the skin.
Geranium oil can help prevent neurodegenerative ailments and conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s.
It alleviates pain caused by nerve disturbance, such as that arising from diabetes or conditions like sclerosis and lupus.

Geranium oil’s astringent properties fight wrinkles, tighten facial skin, and combat aging effects.
It acts as a natural cleanser, brightening the skin, removing acne and scars.
With antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it balances sebum production, improving skin elasticity.
The astringent property tightens the skin, diminishing aging signs like sagging and wrinkles.

Geranium Oil promotes hair growth by nourishing the scalp and balancing sebum production.
Rich in vitamins A and C, it supports overall hair health.
Its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties contribute to healthy hair and make it an excellent option in hair products.
Geranium essential oil helps eliminate dryness and flakes on the scalp, promoting hair growth.

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