Using Geraniums For Healthy Skin and Hair
The wild geranium has antiseptic properties that are said to help balance oily or dry sking and hair. It is also said to help relieve acne. A tea can be made that can be applied topically or a compress can be used to help heal bruises, cuts, sunburn and other skin ailments.
A hot steam facial over a geranium tea or using it as a wash for your hair can help even out your complexion and hair texture.
The geranium has been used to heal many ailments for centuries. Native to South Africa, the plant produces essential oils in small glands around the foliage and flowers. Geranium oil can be harvested when the plant starts flowering and can be taken 2 or 3 times a year.
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.
To Make 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.
To Make A Compress:
Pour boiling water over the dried herbs. Cover tightly and let sit for 15 minutes. Strain out the herb so that you are left with the infused water. Soak a cotton cloth in the infusion and squeeze it out so it is only damp. Apply the compress.
For Oil Infusion:
Fill a jar with the dried herbs almost to the top. Pour in extra virgin olive oil – make sure the oil covers the herbs and goes 1” above the volume of the botanicals. Put in the sun for 2 weeks shaking it daily. Strain out the flowers. You can store this infusion in the fridge for up to 3 months.
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