Healing Properties Of Geraniums

Explore the Healing Properties of Geraniums from healing skin to repelling insects. This plant can be used in teas, infusions and compresses the help relieve symptoms of anxiety and aid in skin and hair care.

The geranium has astringent and antiseptic properties and is reputed to help with ailments of the skin as well as be a claming herb for stressful times. In addition, it can be used in cooking and is considered safe, although those who are pregnant or have an autoimmune disease should avoid eating it.

Other healing properties of Geraniums include relief from symptoms of PMS and menopause, help in healing cuts, bruises, sunburn and eczema. Aids in the relief of hemorrhoids and can help reduce varicose veins and insomnia. The geranium has been used as a natural tick and insect repellent in dogs and humans.

Get The Healing Properties of Geraniums In A Tea:

Boil 1 cup water

Pour water over leaves (1/4 cup for fresh, 2 teaspoons or dried.

Let steep for 5 minutes

drink and enjoy!

You can add a bit of honey for flavor if you want.

On The Skin:

A herb compress can be made from water infused with botanical leaves. Make the water the same way you would make a tea – pour boiling water over the dried herb and cover tightly. For the compress, it is best to let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. When done, strain out the herb and soak a cotton cloth in the water – squeeze out excess moisture and apply the compress to the affected area.

As An Oil Infusion:

For a herbal infusion, you want to infuse olive oil with your herb. Find a jar that can be tightly covered and fill with the botanicals til it is 1” from the rim. Pour in extra virgin olive oil to cover. Sit on the windowsill for 2 weeks. Shake it every day. Strain out the flowers and store in the refrigerator. It should keep for 3 months.

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Geraniums And PMS
Among the medicinal properties attributed to geraniums is the ability to help relieve the symptoms of PMS and menopause. Geraniums have astringent and antiseptic properties and have been used for healing and to repel insects for centuries. Native to South Africa, the plant produces essential oils in small glands around the foliage and flowers. The best time to harvest the oil is when the plant is just starting to flower.