Geranium Essential Oil for Aromatherapy Massage

The Geranium essential oil is extracted from the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens. The shrub-like and beautifully scented plant grows lovely pink petals that please the eyes. It’s commonly grown in South Africa and Cape Provinces. Ancient folklore tell of this plant’s health benefits.

The full health benefits of this plant are present in the Geranium essential oil that’s derived through steam distillation of the plant leaves. Many studies have proved that this oil can cure skin diseases like acne, dermatitis, and inflammation.

The oil possesses antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. These properties make the oil a natural substance for treating wounds, pains, and nasal congestion. Scientists recently discovered that Geranium essential oil contains some compounds that can help in dealing with Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Sclerosis.

The Geranium essential oil has a pleasant scent, which is the reason for its usage in perfumes and cosmetics. It can also be used in Aromatherapy, an ancient method of using oil to achieve good health and well-being.

Like every essential oil, Geranium oil can relieve pain, alleviate mood, eliminate depression, and induce deep relaxation which are the core benefits of aromatherapy massage.

Usage

Geranium essential oil can be enjoyed in two different ways during an aromatherapy massage. You can either diffuse it in the air or apply it topically on your skin.

All you need to implement the first method is a diffuser. Add a few drops of the Geranium essential oil into your favorite diffuser and allow it to diffuse for 30 minutes in the room where the massage will hold. This should be done before the massage.

The second method demands you dilute the oil with carrier oil such as coconut oil, jobaba oil, or sesame oil. Dilution will reduce the concentration of the oil, thereby, reducing the risks of getting irritated or suffering an allergy during or after a Geranium essential oil aromatherapy massage.

The dilution ratio for an adult is 15 drops of the Geranium essential oil per 6 teaspoons of carrier oil. For children, mix 3 to 6 drops of the essential oil with 6 teaspoons of the carrier oil. Then, it can be applied topically to the skin during the aromatherapy massage.

Risks

Geranium essential oil is considered safe for aromatherapy massage. However, users are at risk of getting skin irritations or allergies, which rarely occur when all the instructions are followed.

Therefore, we strictly urge that you dilute your essential oil before applying it to your skin. It will protect your skin from burns and redness. Also, ensure you conduct a patch test before the massage.

Geranium oil is sometimes added to baked products, therefore, it’s alright to say that it can be ingested in small quantities. However, don’t think of drinking it for any purpose. You can’t be so sure that the bottle contains a 100% pure Geranium essential oil, since essential oils are not checked by FDA.

Oral ingestion of essential oil could lead to stomach upset, internal organ damage, and death.

Caution

As mentioned earlier, it’s safer to conduct a patch test before taking an essential oil aromatherapy massage. It will assist in determining if your body is compatible with your oil choice. In this case, you can use it to know if you’re allergic to Geranium essential oil or not.

It’s done by dropping two or three drops of the Geranium essential oil on a small portion of your skin. The reaction of that small portion will tell you how to proceed; whether to stick to the Geranium oil or choose a different oil for your massage.

Bottles of Geranium essential oil should be kept away from children and pets. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should discuss their conditions with a doctor before taking this massage. People using medicine should do the same.

Conclusion

Many ailments can be avoided by engaging in regular aromatherapy massage. Geranium essential oil massages can help to keep fit and always ready for action. Ensure to adhere to all instructions and cautions.