As per the Eastern Aromatherapy, then power of women lies in here womb, which is her ability to give birth. It is also directly connected to her heart, feelings and feminine part. Whatever essential oil can support the womb energy, and heart energy of women becomes her best friends. Geranium, Rose Geranium, Jasmine, Rose are oils which supports women’s womb energy. Other two rare oils which are not well taught in Western Aromatherapy are Nagarmotha, and Holy Davana. These two oil also supports the womb energy in women’s womb very well. All these oils have many other benefits too. So lets see how Geranium Essential Oil is good for women and considered women’s best friend.
Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens
Geranium is said to be native to South of African region, currently known as South Africa Zimbabwe and Mozambique. This means that the Geranium which we know might not the actual Geranium from here its essential oil is distilled and used in aromatherapy and oriental medicine. Though few people claim that it is native to Egypt, however my research says that it was introduced in Egypt by French people. The exact origin is still disputed, except the fact that its origin is somewhere in Africa or some Island in Indian ocean.
African geranium Versus Europe Geranium
When the African Geranium reached Europe in 18th century then because these new plants from Africa resembled the wild geraniums already growing in Europe, botanists mistakenly grouped them together into the same genus. However, their original common name was used, and most of the people still say “geranium” when they actually mean “pelargonium.”
From South of Africa it spread to North Africa, India, China and Indonesia. In India we cultivate it in upper to middle Himalaya (snow fall area) and also in lower Himalaya (non snowfall area)
Geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and flowers of pelargonium graveolens.
How Geranium Essential Oil is women’s great friend:
- Helps in treating painful menstruation, excessive bleeding
- Helps in mood swing
- Reduces fatigue and anxiety during periods
- Also supports the womb energy during periods and especially during menopause.
- Geranium Essential Oil stimulates the adrenal cortex which helps in balancing the mind, emotions and feelings.
- Not to mention, it support the regeneration of dead skin cells.
- Also speeds up the growth of new skin cells and maintain the natural glow of skin.
- It is one of most recommend oils to use in natural perfumery, and also in soap making.
In Oriental Aromatherapy, also known as Ayurveda Aromatherapy a special meditation is done with the help of geranium oil. This meditation helps women a lot and acts as a fundamental tool for self-transformation by strengthening the heart energy and womb energy.
Written by Krishana Chaitanya & MSA Team.
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