Geranium

Pelargonium graveolens-distilled from the leaves, stalks, and flowers.  Has a rosy, sweet minty scent.  There are over 250 species with over a thousand varieties and clones, many are grown for ornamental purposes.  There are many chemotypes, such as the scented geraniums.  Another common oil is Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Roseum). It has more of a Rose scent.

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use.  

 

CHARACTER: "Tranquil Comforter" Balancing, Uplifting, Comforting, Soothing, Shielding, Tranquility, Steady, Consoling, Cushioning,  Intimacy, Receptivity, Assuring,  Secure

NUMBER:  4       

CRYSTAL:  Red/Pink Tourmaline, Unakite, Amazonite          

CHAKRA:  2, 5

ELEMENT:  Water, Ether

MUSIC NOTE: Base C            

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle          

ASTRO:  Venus, Sagittarius

Blending Factor=3

ENERGY TYPE: 2, 4; Cool & Moist

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpenols, Esters

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Solace, Elevating, Regenerating,  Security, Stability, Relaxation of the Mind, Reconnection to Emotions, Intimate Communication,

 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Anxiety, Depression, Fear, Moody, Confusion, Rigidity, Instability, Insecure, Tension, Stress, Hurt, Apprehension, Irrational, Worry, Heartache, Over emotional.

 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Acne, bruises, burns, cuts/wounds, eczema, ulcers, breast engorge, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, PMS, neuralgia, shingles, nerve pain, dementia, dermatitis, bug bites,  skin care. Excellent for skin, liver problems.

 

 PROPERTIES: Diuretic, antiseptic, antibacterial, deodorant, antispasmodic, tonic, anti-inflammatory

 

PERSONALITY:

+Friendly and comforting, not over talkative or extroverted.

+Always taking care of someone or something.

+Allow everyone else their freedom of thought.

+Able to create a feeling of security and stability wherever they go.

+Ability to wash away others’ tension and stresses.

+May have bizarre friends who are flamboyant/colorful, just their opposite.

+Has interesting parties and most interesting house guests.  Homes full of people.

+Marvelous ability to make people feel worthy and wanted.

+Comforts those who suffer.  Warm, kind, generous.

-If negative, they tend to take on too much and don’t have enough space for themselves.

-Their generosity of spirit may be exploited, especially by family members.

-May be taken for granted.  They can get anxious and depressed if not appreciated.

-Not all GERANIUMS are meek, but they can be.  The Word "moderation" is more accurate. 

 

 

BLENDS CONTAINING: Kolob Trail,  Emerald Pool,  Toroweap,  Butterfly Kisses,  Horse Whisper,  Kayenta,   Obsidian,  Rose Spirit,  Rose Quartz,  Serenity's Child,  Symphony,  Valentine,  Walk Softly,   Way of the Leaf,  Windwalker, Anahata, Dark Horse,  Sitalpu,  Sunrise, Visudda, Mother of Pearl, Splendor

 

ARCHETYPES:  PARENT, RESCUER, SAMARITAN, SERVANT, CHILD, ADVOCATE, APHRODITE

 

Blends well with LAVENDER, PATCHOULI, CLOVE, ROSE, NEROLI, SANDALWOOD, JASMINE, JUNIPER, BERGAMOT and other citrus oils.

Constituents may include :Citronellol, geraniol, linalol, isomenthone, menthone