Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Rose Geranium
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Rose geranium flower
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Pelargonium roseum essential oil.
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- Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Rose Geranium oil comes from the leaves and stalks of the Pelargonium graveolens plant. It has a sweet floral scent. It has antiseptic and antidepressant effects.
Properties
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Circulatory
[edit | edit source]Balances the whole body and reduces water retention.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress, anxiety and depression.
Gynecological
[edit | edit source]Relieves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Improves oily skin and promotes the healing of burns and wounds.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use rose geranium oil during pregnancy.