100% Geranium 100%天竺葵 100%天竺葵
Therapeutic Properties
anxiety, relaxing, childbirth, labour pain relief, PMS, balanced emotions, stress, period pain, menopause, eczema, acne
History
Originated from Africa, brought to Europe 1690. It was planted around cottages to keep away evil spirits. Traditionally the Chinese used it for leprosy and tumours. Most widely used in herbal medicine for dysentery, haemorrhoids, inflammation and excessive blood loss during menstruation.Ingredients
Bontanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Origin: Egypt
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Plant Part:Flower& Leaves& Branches
Note: Mid/Top
Vaporisation: Add 5-10 drops of essential oil into warm water by using diffuser.
Massage: Add 4-5 drops of essential oil into 10ml of carrier oil for facial or body massage or as a home-made body oil after shower. It is very good for muscular and spiritual relaxation.
Bathing: Add 8-10 drops for a full bath. It can stimulates blood circulation and is ideal way to relax.
Inhalation: Add 3-5 drops of essential oil into a bowl of steaming water. Place a towel over the head, close your eyes and inhale deeply. It can help to relieve physical and mental stress, especially headache and respiratory system problems.
Clay mask (Cleansing and Whitening): Add 1-2 drops of essential oils to the mixtures of floral water and clay mask.
Personal skin care product (e.g Shampoo,Bath Gel,Facial cream etc.): Add 4-5drops of essential oils to your own skin care products, create the unique personalised skin care products.
Perfume: Add 4-5 drops of essential oils and 4-10 drops of solubiliser into 10ml water to create your own personalised perfume.
Contra-indication: Avoid during pregnancy
Blending Base Measurement:
1% Essential oil in (5/10/30/50/100)mL = (1/2/6/10/20) drops per volume of essential oil respectively
2% Essential oil in (5/10/30/50/100)mL = (2/4/12/20/40) drops per volume of essential oil respectively
2.5% Essential oil in (5/10/30/50/100)mL = (3/5/15/25/30) drops per volume of essential oil respectively
Eye care = 0.5% Face = 1% - 2% Adult full body = 2% - 2.5%
*Remarks: Thin oil can apply onto skin directly. Thick oil is sticky, diluted with thin oil will be better
Proportion: Thick Oil 10-20%Thin Oil 80-90%
Geranium It is one of the essential oils used in aromatherapy, and it can either be used independently or in combination with other essential oils to exert its effects. There are some health benefits of geranium, and will be discussed with important research studies; Effects on depression A study aimed at determining the effect of aromatherapy massage on depression in menopausal women was carried out among 120 menopausal women. They were divided into three groups; control, aromatherapy massage, and massage group, and treated for 8 weeks with 2% geranium in almond oil with the exception of the control group. The depression rate was assessed before and after the treatment and results showed that geranium oil was effective in reducing the symptoms of depression. Therapeutic effects In a study to evaluate the preserving and therapeutic abilities of Pelargonium graveolens (geranium), studies were included based on findings from different benefits of pelargonium. The benefits reviewed are on the antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-fungal activities of pelargonium. The study concluded that pelargonium demonstrated antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-fungal activities. Anti-inflammatory effects In a study that evaluated the anti-inflammatory activities of geranium essential oil. Gas chromatography was used to investigate the chemical composition of the essential oil. The major components were citronellol, geraniol, and citronellyl formate with 29.13%, geraniol 12.62%, and 8.06% respectively. Five groups of carrageenan-induced paw edema were established and treated with rose geranium. The results showed that RGEO is likely to significantly have the potential for the development of novel anti-inflammatory drugs with improved safety profiles. Antimicrobial effects In a study to determine the antimicrobial effect of five essential oils of which geranium is among, the results showed that geranium was effective in inhibiting bacterial growth, most especially C. Albicans. Effective in reducing anxiety In a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the aroma of geranium essential oil on anxiety level and physiological parameters of nulliparous women in the first stage of labor. A total of hundred (100) nulliparous women were selected and randomly allocated into two groups; the intervention (geranium) and control (placebo) groups. Geranium was effective in reducing the anxiety of women in labor. Stress relief In a study to verify the effectiveness of geranium essential oils associated with massage for stress relief in a controlled and randomized clinical trial performed among nursing staff of the surgical center through evaluation of bio-physiological and psychological parameters. At the beginning and after the intervention, the Work Stress Scale (WSS) and the List of Stress Symptoms (LSS) were used. The use of geranium essential oils is significantly effective in lowering bio-physiological parameters. References Seoul-Hee, N., Mi-Sook, C and Young-Soon, C., (2018). Antimicrobial effect of aroma essential oils on the oral cavity for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases. Biomedical Research; 29, Issue 21. DOI: 10.4066/biomedicalresearch.29-18-1146. https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/antimicrobial-effect-of-aroma-essential-oils-on-the-oral-cavity-for-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-inflammatory-diseases-11112.html Boukhatem MN, Kameli A, Ferhat MA, Saidi F, Mekarnia M. Rose geranium essential oil as a source of new and safe anti-inflammatory drugs. Libyan J Med. 2013;8:22520. 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Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage on the stress of the surgical center nursing team: a pilot study. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2018;52:03348. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1980-220X2017038303348 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v52/en_1980-220X-reeusp-52-e03348.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjtgYbn-MbsAhXHBGMBHZQjCdU4HhAWMAN6BAgJEAE&usg=AOvVaw0JIbfHLU9IejDC2x6E07sD Lotfipur Rafsanjani S M, Vaziri Nejad R, Ismailzadeh S, Ansari Jaberi A, Bekhradi R, et al. Comparison of the Efficacy of Massage and Aromatherapy Massage with Geranium on Depression in Postmenopausal Women: A Clinical Trial, Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2015 ; 17(4):-. doi: 10.17795/zjrms970. https://sites.kowsarpub.com/zjrms/articles/970.html