Geranium essential oil does more than just smell like a pretty flower, it offers many uses and benefits for health and wellness. Learn more in this oil spotlight featuring DIY geranium essential oil recipes.
This balancing essential oil does wonders for keeping emotions in check. Its cheerful floral scent with herbal undertones has cooling and balancing properties. Grab this oil when you need to relax and reduce stress.
It can help to improve your mood, reduce stress levels, and even help to fight off infection. Plus, it smells amazing, so it's a great choice if you're looking for an essential oil to use in your aromatherapy routine. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of geranium essential oil!
Geranium Essential Oil Facts
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is a popular garden plant because of its beautiful and colorful flowers. To obtain the highest concentration of essential oils, plants are harvested shortly after flowering.
| Botanical Name | Pelargonium graveolens |
| Botanical Family | Geraniaceae |
| Aka | n/a |
| Note | Middle |
| Aroma | Sweet, floral, herbaceous |
| Extraction Method | Steam distilled |
| Plant Part Used | Leaves |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Kid Safe? | Yes |
| Safety Concerns | Nontoxic, non-irritant when diluted. |
Geranium Oil Blends Well With
Geranium and citrus oils make a great combination. There are many other oils that geranium blends well with too. This is not an exhaustive list, just some suggestions:
- Basil
- Bergamot
- Cardamom
- Chamomile
- Clary Sage
- Cypress
- Frankincense
- Ginger
- Grapefruit
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Marjoram
- Neroli
- Orange
- Palmarosa
- Peppermint
- Rose
- Sandalwood
Therapeutic Uses:
Female reproductive disorders, menstrual cramp, infertility, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, circulatory disorders, Reynaud's disease, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, neuralgia, nervous skin disorders, depression, fatigue, emotional crisis, stress-related conditions.
Therapeutic Properties:
Analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, circulatory, hemostatic, nervine, restorative, spasmolytic, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary.
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Geranium Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
Geranium is wonderful for balancing emotions and hormones. Its rosy aroma is uplifting and inspires good feelings. It can be used aromatically or topically to skin when diluted.
It is also an amazing skin soothing essential oil. It helps to reduce scars, wrinkles and acne blemishes. Geranium oil is suitable for all skin types. Use it in facial serums and body oils to soothe skin irritations and calm inflammation.
Here are more benefits of geranium essential oil:
- Reviving effect on skin
- Mild analgesic properties (pain relieving)
- Natural antidepressant
- Supports women's health
- Eliminates extra fluid on the body
- Cooling to dry, inflamed skin
- Eases pain both physically and emotionally
- Promotes peace and calm
Geranium oil has a diuretic effect that reduces puffiness and can be useful to aid detox.
Geranium Essential Oil Substitutions
Essential oil substitution for geranium will depend on what you need.
- For the Floral Aroma: Try rose or lavender essential oil instead
- For Sore Muscles and Pain: Try roman chamomile or peppermint oil instead
- For Female Health: Try clary sage essential oil instead
10 DIY Geranium Essential Oil Recipes
Check out these recipes with geranium essential oil and geranium diffuser blends. When diffusing, keep diffusers away from cats, and make sure dogs can leave the room.
1. Geranium Bath Blend Recipe |
Geranium and juniper berry are traditionally used for bladder comfort, and a warm soak is soothing when you feel run down. If you think you have a bladder infection, please see your doctor, since it needs proper treatment. Adults only (contains juniper berry; skip if pregnant).
Directions: Stir the essential oils into the castile soap or carrier oil first, then add the mixture to a warm bath. Swirl blend into bath water. Carefully get into the bath and enjoy the aromatherapy. |
2. Geranium Diffuser Blend - Summer Hike |
Here is a perfect forest blend with pine and citrus fragrances.
Directions: Add oils to your diffuser with the recommended water for your diffuser. |
3. Sunshine Roller Blend Recipe |
Try this calming blend of essential oils in a simple to apply roller recipe. Roll onto arms and upper chest for a relaxing sensation. Adults.
Directions: Add essential oils to 10 ml roller bottle, fill the rest of bottle with jojoba oil leaving enough space for the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label bottle with contents. 4% dilution, best for short-term use. For everyday use, try 2 drops Orange, 2 drops Geranium and 1 drop Cedarwood (about 2.5%). |
4. Aroma Blending Diffuser Blend |
When feeling down, try this uplifting blend of stress reducing citrus and floral oils to diffuse at home or in your office.
Directions: Add oils to your diffuser with the recommended water for your diffuser. |
5. Floral Punch Body Oil Recipe |
Geranium oil is known for its effects of balancing the release of hormones into the body which can help keep hormone levels balanced. This essential oil blend is perfect for female health support. This could also be used as a massage oil. Adults (contains clary sage; skip if pregnant).
Directions: Add essential oils to bottle, fill the rest of bottle with carrier oil leaving space at top. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label bottle with contents. 2% dilution. |
6. Fresh and Happy Diffuser Recipe |
Geranium blend well with many oil, including frankincense and grapefruit essential oils for an uplifting recipe.
Directions: Add oils to your diffuser with the recommended water for your diffuser. |
7. Bruise Care Roller Blend |
Use this recipe to comfort bumps and bruises, geranium blends well with rosemary and lavender to boost skin health. Adults only, for short-term use (contains rosemary). Don't apply to broken skin.
Directions: Add essential oils to 10 ml roller bottle, fill rest of bottle with trauma oil leaving enough space for the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label bottle with contents. 5% dilution. Learn more about trauma oil. |
8. Blessed Heart Diffuser Recipe |
These floral essential oils create a sweetly, comforting blend for your aromatherapy diffuser.
Directions: Add oils to your diffuser with the recommended water for your diffuser. |
9. Geranium Facial Toner |
Spritz this facial mist on your face for a refreshing feeling. Use this as a toner spray after cleansing face.
Directions: Add all ingredients to a spray bottle, shake well. Make sure to shake well before each use, and close your eyes when spraying onto your face. 1% dilution. |
10. Balanced Emotions Inhaler Recipe |
When inhaled, geranium can help to release negative memories. Balance out your emotions with this supportive blend.
Directions: Add essential oils onto cotton wick of aromatherapy inhaler. Once inhaler assembled, take off the cap and deeply inhale the aroma. For kids 6+, cut the recipe in half. |
General Essential Oil Precautions
Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified practitioner. Keep out of reach from children.
Use essential oils with extreme caution on children, be sure you have researched the oil and that it is safe for use on kids. See my kid-safe essential oils list.
If applying an essential oil topically (on your skin), you may perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body, use 1-2 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil like jojoba oil, read more here.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. For more information on oil safety issues here.
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