by Dennis Willmont

geranyl, linalyl formiates, citronellyl and geranyl acetate, citronellyl, geranyl, and phenylethyl tiglates, citronellyl and geranyl propionates, citronellyl and geranyl butyrates; Oxides: 1.8 cineole; Aldehydes: neral, geranial, citronellal; Ketones: isomenthone (more than 8%), menthone, piperitone.

Geranium oil combines the tonifying effect of Monoterpene Alcohols with the soothing influence of Esters.  Individuals with different conditions and constitutions will perceive it according to their need whether this be antiseptic, calminative, or stimulant.  The anti-inflammatory nature of the Monoterpene Alcohols and Aldehydes contribute to its overall Yin character, especially reinforced by the unusually wide variety of Monoterpene Alcohols.  The Ketones account for the capacity of Geranium to regenerate the tissues (including the skin) and Disinhibit Damp in the urogenital system. 

Properties Sweet, pungent and astringent.  Warm with Cooling potential, Dry and Moist. 

Functions

Rectifies the Skin: ulcers, abscesses, boils, burns, dry skin, rashes, eczema, dry or oily skin, skin infections, Candida albacans.

Promotes Tissue Repair; Reduces Contusion; Stops Bleeding: injuries.

Calms and Frees the Spirit; Normalizes the Hun/Perspective: anxiety, agitation, extreme moodiness, anxiety, acute fear, frustration, irritability; workaholic perfectionism; emotional denial, emotional crisis, abuse, depression, lack of self-esteem.

Tonifies Qi, especially of the Spleen and Kidneys: fatigue, gastritis, colitis, diarrhea.

Regulates Blood Sugar: hyperglycemia, diabetes.

Clears Blood Heat; Tonifies the Yin: passive bleeding from the nose, mouth, internal organs or uterus.

Disinhibits Damp; Dries Damp; Disperses Phlegm; and Dissolves Stones: local or general water retention, edema, jaundice, loose stool, chronic diarrhea; urinary stones, clear vaginal discharge.

Regulates and Normalizes the Menses: scanty, delayed or absent menses, cramps at the onset of menses, PMS (moodiness and water retention), breast pain, amenorrhea, infertility, hot flashes, night sweats or dry skin in menopause.

Reduces Tumor: tumor; cancerous tumor.

Rids Parasites; Rids Insects: parasitic skin conditions (lice); herpes, ringworm, shingles. 

Five Phase Association

Chakra Association

Two primarily, but also Five due to its secondary association with the Wood Phase.

Precautions

Avoid using Geranium in acute Damp Heat infections with purulent discharges.  Potentially allergenic.