Obtained by steam distillation of the liquid has a golden greenish color and warm bitter-fresh scent, which is easy to feel pink, lemon and resinous notes. In its composition essential oil of geranium unique. Its properties have been used in cosmetics, medicine and other fields of human activity.
The use in cosmetics
Geranium oil is ideal for facials. It is able to soften dry skin, regulate sebum production, restore elasticity and smooth out wrinkles. In addition, a biologically active liquid - an effective remedy for skin diseases (including fungal), and even lice.
Effective use of geranium oil in the fight against cellulite. It can be added to the compositions to wrap or massage blends.
Use in medicine
Medical application of geranium oil is exceptionally broad: from frostbite to otitis media, from dysentery to hemorrhoids from cardiac arrhythmias and radicular syndrome to helminthiasis. This huge range due to the fact that it has antiseptic, antiviral, analgesic, decongestant and other medicinal properties. In ancient times it was believed even that geranium oil cures cancer.
Other areas of use
Delicate aroma of geranium oil makes the perfect perfume for cosmetic products, perfumes and even the food industry. The same scent repels mosquitoes, and, therefore, may well serve as a means of safe repellent.
Methods of use
There are several methods of using fragrant liquid. The most common - the enrichment of cosmetics and therapeutic compositions, adding the oil mixture to massage aromakulony and oil burner, compositions for rinsing. Less common applications and compresses. Clean oil is used in the treatment of burns, frostbite, cold sores, eczema and others.
You can also use it for oral administration. This method is effective in worm infestations, gastric ulcers, diarrhea, diabetes, uterine bleeding.
Contraindications
Like any biologically active substance in geranium oil has a number of contraindications. For example, it can not be used simultaneously with the reception of contraceptives in the first half of pregnancy. Children under 6 years as well its use is contraindicated.