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Potent and floral, this essential oil is an important oil to add to any collection, and a must for the home physician’s kit. To extract Geranium essential oil, the stems and leaves of the geranium plant (Pelargonium graveolens) are steam distilled. It’s health benefits are numerous including its ability to balance hormones, clear and repair the skin from acne, dermatitis, eczema, burns, cut and other skin issues, fight infections of the upper respiratory tract, and promotes mental stability. Because Geranium is a popular addition to fragrances, use care when shopping for it. Do not buy oils that are labeled as “fragrance”, “natural”, or “food grade”. Only buy essential oils from reputable companies that stands behind their products.

Benefits of Geranium Essential Oil:
• Antibacterial
• Antimicrobial
• Insect repellant
• Cicatrisant
• Hemostatic
• Cytophylactic
• Diuretic
• Deodorant

The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of Geranium essential oil make it a wise choice to swab onto a wound, using a 50:50 dilution. It supports the immune system by removing and prohibiting microbes, fungus and bacteria from multiplying and invading the body. This, along with it’s hemostatic (speeds up blood clotting) and cicatrisant properties allow your skin to heal quickly, cleanly and without complications.

Geranium essential oil, when applied to the skin will help reduce scars (cicatrisant), improve elasticity, inhibit growth of bacteria, smooth out melatonin distribution, and helps improve blood circulation, which makes it a remarkable addition to facial moisturizers and treatment for oily to extremely dry skin as well as those suffering from Rosacea.

When taken as directed internally, it can benefit your kidneys by increasing urination. Urination is responsible for eliminating most of the toxins from your body. In addition to toxins, urination removes fat, sugar, sodium and aids digestion by eliminating excess acids and bile from your system.

The antibacterial qualities of Geranium coupled with the skin benefits make this essential oil a good one to add to a deodorant. Use in aromatherapy is also beneficial because this oil is a circulatory oil, meaning it exits the body through perspiration. So if your workout is strenuous, it could make you smell like flowers while destroying body odor.

To use this oil, diffuse or use topically by diluting it 1:1 with a carrier oil and rub it into the skin. To take internally, make sure your Geranium essential oil is 100% pure and add one drop to 4 fl. ounces of liquid. Children under 6 should not use Geranium internally, and any topical applications should be diluted 1 drop of oil to 3 drops of carrier oil. Children over 6 should be 1 drop of oil to 2 drops of carrier oil. If skin sensitivity is present, raise the amount of the carrier oil or stop using it altogether.

For an easy tick repellant for dogs, put a drop in your hand and simply wipe down their backs. For humans, put a dab on the inside of your wrists, your ankles and a dab behind the ears. No ticks!

Pets benefit from geranium too! Aromatherapy is safe for your pets. You can apply this directly to dogs, 1 drop and rub head to toe. I do not use any essential oil topically on my cat or bird without the advice of a veterinarian. Horses, especially mares seem to benefit from geranium aromatherapy or diluted and added to an all natural castille soap shampoo. Any small wounds benefit from the same antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that humans do. If there is ever a question on wounds, always seek the advice of your veterinarian.

Speak with your doctor about using Geranium essential oil if you have any medical conditions. Don’t try to cure any disease with Geranium Oil yourself, always consult the advice of a physician for any health issues. Don’t use before speaking with your doctor if you are on any medication, pregnant or nursing. It can interfere with your medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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A common household spice in the US called Cinnamon is usually ground from Cassia, which is related to cinnamon and has similar characteristics as cinnamon does. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is more costly than Cassia and a bit more intense. Steam extracted from the inner bark of the Cinnamon (Lauraeceae) tree from Indonesia, the oil is used most widely as a stimulant. Take care that what you are buying is actual Cinnamon Bark oil and not that of the leaves. Both are widely available and they are different oils.

Cinnamon Bark is regarded as safe, however you really need to be careful not to ingest more than directed. It’s hotter than a fireball and can cause a fair amount of discomfort (yes, it has bit me back). In aromatherapy, cinnamon is used to clear the air of viruses and stimulate a better emotional state of mind. Topical applications are always diluted with your choice of carrier oil and then applied to sore muscles or joints.

Benefits of Cinnamon Bark:
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Antiviral
• Astringent
• Disinfectant
• Stimulates moods, appetite and circulation
• Antibiotic for bacterial and parasitic infections
• Antidiarrhea while stimulating appetite

Companies have been adding cinnamon oil to toothpaste and mouthwash for its antiseptic benefits for decades. Not only does it taste great, it leaves your mouth clear of bacteria and most viruses! It is also known to gently benefit adult-onset diabetics by helping to lower blood sugar – its properties contain a chemical that works like insulin*. Cinnamon bark oil is added to creams to reduce muscle spasms and also to help relieve joint and muscle pain or soreness. People have used Cinnamon bark oil in small amounts (1% dilution) in warm water or tea to soothe the stomach and combat diarrhea. In larger amounts, you may make your problem worse. There are many people who say this oil should never be ingested by anyone. I tried, I didn’t like it. It was way too strong for me.

Cinnamon bark oil can be added to vodka or water to spray on surfaces to disinfect them, and it makes your kitchen smell lovely.

Please use with extreme caution after consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Children should not ingest Cinnamon bark oil as it could cause vomiting and diarrhea. My daughter is okay with this oil topically when I use extra carrier oil in addition to other oils for colds. I would not use it topically or internally on any child under six. The claims above have not been evaluated by the FDA. Use care with this oil, as it is recognized as generally safe. Some people will be more sensitive to it than others. And make sure you talk to your doctor about Cinnamon bark essential oil.

*If you have diabetes, please consult with your doctor before use. If you take insulin, taking Cinnamon bark oil could possibly cause hypoglycemia.

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