Essential Oil Education

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is like a companion oil for clary sage and has a much more pleasing fragrance then clary sage. If we look at its chemistry we see it has lots of alcohols and esters, some oxides and terpenes with about 7% ketones. The effect on the reproductive system will be more subtle than the clary sage. It is used primarily for breast engoregement, vaginal thrush, painful periods, PMS, and uterine hemorrhage. It has a calming, uplifting and strengthening effect. Some find it very good for hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

Of course the primary effect of geranium is for skin care but it works well with the clary sage for hormonal imbalance. Geranium is used in a lot of European face creams to reduce aging and wrinkles. Used in a cream it can counter vaginal dryness. Add a little vitamin E oil to improve the strength and flexibility of the vaginal lining when it is too dry. 

To counter menopausal symptoms, some enterprising companies are now even making rose geranium “patches.” I personally have not tried these but they do sound interesting.

PS: want to learn more about treating menopause with essential oils? Our virtual aromatherapy circle will be addressing menopause in a Circle Presentation May 13th. Join up at http://www.ISHahealing.com