origin:
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Morocco
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cultivation:
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traditional organic
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part of plant:
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flowering plant
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extraction:
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steam
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major biochemical compounds:
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citronellot, geraniol, citronellyl formiate, geranyl formiate
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medicinal action:
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anti-infectious, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, astringent
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most commonly used for:
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Besides its value in skin care, geranium is a circulatory tonic. It helps reduce water retention and stimulates the lymphatic system. It balances the female hormonal system and
is useful for treating PMS and menopausal imbalances. Useful for fungal infections.
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emotional/psychological uses:
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Balances the nervous system. Helps relieve anxiety and depression.
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cosmetic skin use/other uses:
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Balances sebum. Good for congested, sluggish skin. Promotes an even tone to the skin. Healing to chapped dry skin, burns, dermatitis, edema, and surgical wounds.
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blends well with:
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bergamot, lime, lemon, ylang ylang, lavender, rose, grapefruit, palmarosa, mandarin, petigrain, sandalwood, chamomile, vetiver
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other varieties:
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pelargonium graveolens (geranium extra)
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safety data:
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Avoid in early pregnancy.
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