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Pelargonium graveolens
Geranium, Rose geranium, Egyptian geranium
Geraniaceae
Parts Used
Leaves and flowers
Parts Used
Madagascar, Reunion, North Africa, Egypt, Spain, France, and Italy
Parts Used
Essential Oil
Primary Constituents
Monoterpenols
Citranellol
Geraniol
Linalool
Esters
Citronellyl
Geranyl formate
Small amounts of ketones, oxides, and aldehyde
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic (topical) | anthelmintic | antibacterial | antidepressant |
antidiabetic | antifungal | anti-inflammatory | antiseptic |
astringent | bactericidal | deoderant | diuretic |
emmenagogue | hepatic | insecticide | rubefacient |
sedative | syptic | tonic | vasoconstrictor |
vermifuge | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Skin issues (acne, eczema, skin ulcers, wounds)
Circulation
Emotional issues (emotional stability, anxiety, mild depression)
Women's health (PMS, heavy periods, menopause, hormonal balance)
Insect bites
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Contraindications & Safety
Skin patch test recommended before topical application
Do not use during 1st trimester of pregnancy
Can cause insomnia and restlessness in some indivuduals
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary, Compass Weed, Old Man
Lamiaceae
Parts Used
Flowering tops, steam, and leaves
Parts Used
Mediterranean, Spain, Tunisia, France, USA, Morocco
Parts Used
Essential oil, infusions, extract, tincture
Primary Constituents
Varies by chemotype
Primarily 1,8-cineole, Camphor, and Alpha-pinene
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | antiarthritic | antibacterial | antibilious |
antidepressant | antiemetic | antifungal | antimicrobial |
antineuralgic | antioxidant | antiseptic | antispasmodic |
aphrodisiac | astringent | bactericidal | calefacient |
carminative | cephalic | cholagogue | cordial |
diaphoretic | digestive | diuretic | emmenagogue |
expecgtorant | fungicidal | insecticide | hepatic |
hypertensive | hypocholesterolemic | nervine | neuroprotective |
restorative | rubefacient | spasmolytic | stimulant |
stomachic | sudorific | tonic | vasodilator |
vermifuge | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Skin issues (acne, dandruff, dermatitis)
Hair (oily and growth)
Digestive issues
Cold & flu symptoms
Lymphatic congestion
Libido
Fatigue (physical and mental)
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Contraidications & Safety
Skin patch test recommended for topical use
Chronic asthma, epilepsy, and hypertension can be aggravated in high amounts
Not for use in 1st trimester of pregnancy
Do not use on children younger than age 4
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.