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EO of the Month
Aug-Sept 2014

Rose Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens
Pelargonium roseum
Plant Origin:
South Africa. Now also comes from Egypt, Morocco, France,
Italy and Spain. The Rose Geranium from the Reunion Islands, called
“Bourbon”, is considered the best.
Plant parts used:
Leaves and sometimes leaves and flowers.
Unusual
facts:
“The name Pelargonium is derived from the Greek
word palargos, or stork, since the fruit is thought to
resemble a stork’s bill.”1
“In
Poland, pelargoniums have special significance and are considered a
‘symbol of hope’ and ‘protector of the home’.”2
“According to a Muslim legend, the rose geranium was created
when the prophet Mohammed hung his shirt on a mallow branch after
bathing in a river. The mallow plant was so honored and happy that
‘she slowly transformed herself into a lovely flower with leaves
that were richly perfumed’ – the rose geranium.” 2
“P. luridum,
a
Pelargonium
with night-scented flowers, has reportedly been used during Zulu
courtship rituals in South Africa. According to van der Walt,
‘During courtship, the young [Zulu] men rub a mixture of this root
powder and fat of hippopotamus or python on their faces to charm the
opposite sex’.” 2
The
leaves can be used in baked goods, fruit preserves and to flavor
sugar.
Scent:
Sweet,
floral, rose-like scent with a hint of citrus, mint and spice. Used
often in perfumery because of its pleasing scent.
Properties:
Analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antidiabetic,
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrizant, deodorant,
dilates bile ducts of liver for detoxification, diuretic,
emmenagogue, hepatic, insecticide, regenerative, rubefacient,
sedative, styptic, tonic, vasoconstrictor, vermifuge, vulnerary,
insect repellant.
Mental, emotional and spiritual effects:
Uplifts, calms, soothes, relaxes and balances. Good for
grief, shock, trauma, anxiety, depression, nervous exhaustion,
stress and insomnia. Reconnects us to our emotions, spontaneity,
creativity and ability to feel pleasure and enjoyment. May help
release negative memories. Provides spiritual protection. Enhances
relationships helping to return to love. Assists in the return to
conscious awareness.
Physical effects:
Balances hormones (do
NOT use while pregnant),
adrenal gland stimulant, aphrodisiac, regulates blood pressure. Good
for nervous tension, stress, PMS, menopause, menstrual cycle
irregularities, fluid retention, breast engorgement, circulatory
problems (improves blood flow), liver problems such as jaundice,
hepatitis and cirrhosis, gingivitis, digestion, insomnia, stress
headaches, neuralgia, pancreas imbalances, lymphatic congestion,
diarrhea, gall stones, nose bleeds and other hemorrhaging and sore
throat. Regenerates tissues and nerves.
Skin:
Heals wounds by reducing inflammation and infection. Good
for cellulite, insect bites, eczema, acne, burns, scarring, stretch
marks, enlarged veins, lice, shingles, ringworm, herpes, rosacea,
broken capillaries, hemorrhoids, inflamed skin, dry skin, mature
skin and sebum balance. Delays wrinkles. Helps cuts to stop
bleeding. Insect repellent.
Blends with:
Benzoin, bergamot, black pepper, chamomile, citronella, clary sage,
clove, cypress, fennel, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine,
juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa,
patchouli, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang
CAUTIONS:
Do NOT use while pregnant. Consult with your physician if you have
adrenal gland issues, because Rose Geranium stimulates the Adrenal
Cortex.
Sources:
1Aromatherapy
for Healing the Spirit
by Gabriel Mojay
2www.herbsociety.org/factsheets/Pelargonium%20Guide.pdf
https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/aroma/f-l.php
Aromatherapy
by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green
Your
Essential Nature
by Nita Morrow Hill
Essential Oils Desk Reference
by Young Living Essential Oils
The Fragrant Heavens
by Valerie Ann Worwood
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless
www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/rose-geranium.htm

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Aromatherapy
is one of the fastest growing industries in
the new millennium, gaining wide popularity
in the United States. From scented candles
to fragrant massage oils to hydrating skin
care to scented
bath & shower products,
aromatherapy has captured the attention of
the American public.
CAUTION: Please
BEWARE of products with scents that are
laboratory made! Most grocery store and drug store products
containing "essential oils" are not
made of 100% pure essential oils or extracts. These
products have no healing properties at all. In fact,
they can potentially harm your health. READ THE
LABEL and buy from a reputable company!!!
See my recommendations for
purchasing oils at
the bottom of this page.
Essential oils
have both a physiological and
psychological affect. They have the
potential to detoxify and heal the
physical body, as well as release and balance thoughts and
emotions, and open pathways to higher
consciousness.
Physically, essential
oils have the potential to alter bodily
processes, oxygenate the brain, and restore
normal functioning of the physical body.
Most directly affect the nervous system and
are antibacterial, and many are antiviral,
antiseptic, anti-inflammatory,
immune-supportive, and more.
And yet they also have an effect on the mind, emotions, and
spirit, which interestingly is the direct result of their ability
to physiologically change the central
nervous system and key brain centers.
Subtle Aromatherapy
is intended to primarily affect the mental, emotion
and spiritual aspects of the individual,
addressing issues such as healthy
lifestyle, stress relief,
promoting relaxation, mental focus
&
clarity,
fatigue, depression,
meditation and exploring
higher states of consciousness, however,
physical bodily systems are also affected. Only essential oils of
the purest, highest frequency can be used
and these 100% pure essential oils are called
100% pure
THERAPEUTIC-GRADE essential oils.
What is
Subtle Aromatherapy?
Ah...
a fragrance washes over you and suddenly you
are transported
back in time to a treasured moment from long
ago.... That is the beauty, the essence, the
miracle of subtle aromatherapy.
Organic aromas such as freshly baked bread,
a newly mown lawn, the salty sea air, or the
sweet smell of the earth after a rainfall
fill our everyday lives. This is our
sensory world of smell, which is one of
the ways our system gives and receives
information.
Aromas have the power to alter
our physical body's chemistry, our emotions, our
thoughts and mental outlook, and our sense of
spiritual connection.
The
JOURNEY that aromas take through our body
Aromas are received through the olfactory
system of the nose. The olfactory
membranes under the bony covering of the
nose contain hundreds of millions of
extremely sensitive nerve endings for
receiving and processing arom as. Microscopic
vaporized oil particles from every organic
substance enter the nose and float along
specialized cilia which differentiate each
chemical and respond in kind by generating a
unique code of nervous impulses which are
received by the central nervous system.
These impulses then begin a long but
momentary journey.
First
they are carried to the
Limbic Mid-Brain
(the center of our emotions and memories),
and then to the base of the brain,
which is the pathway between the spine and
higher brain centers, passing between the
pituitary gland (switchboard of the
endocrine system and ALL emotions) and the
pineal gland (regulator of our
biological clock and stimulates our inner
vision) and then to a little known part of
the brain called the amygdala, which
stores and releases emotional trauma.
Finally the impulses complete their
journey by entering our gustatory center of the
brain, which is our taste perception.
When an diluted
essential oil is rubbed on the bottom of the
foot (always diluted, never neat)you will taste it in about 5-15
minutes! It is no wonder aromas create such a biological and
emotional response!
The
molecular chemistry of the essence of a
plant, its essential oil, is diverse and
complicated. Each chemical constituent
creates
a singular effect. For example, oils
containing sesquiterpenes, such as
Frankincense and Sandalwood, are
able to pass the blood brain barrier in the
brain, allowing oxygenation of the pineal
and pituitary glands.
"In
studies conducted at Vienna and Berlin
Universities, researchers found that
sesquiterpenes in the essential oils of
sandalwood and frankincense can
increase levels of oxygen in the brain by up
to 28% (Nasel, 1992). Such an increase in
brain oxygen may lead to a heightened level
of activity in the hypothalamus and limbic
system of the brain, which can have dramatic
effects not only on emotions, learning, and
attitude, but also on many physical
processes of the body, such as immune
function, hormone balance, and energy
levels. High levels of sesquiterpenes also
occur in Melissa (Lemon Balm), Myrrh, and
Clove oil."
From
"Essential Oils Desk Reference".
When a combination
or blend of essential oils is
created, the synergy of the many constituents unique to each plant’s
essential oil is powerful indeed. With a
essential oil blend, one must fully
understand not only the effects of each
singular essential oil, but also the
resulting effect of the synergy of the
combination of essential oils. The gift
of essential oil blends is that a unique
combination of essential oils can be made
specifically for one's needs.
More about essential oil chemistry.
When
applied to the skin, the plant’s life-force
is absorbed into the body’s fluid
systems which eventually circulates through
the organ and glandular systems of the body
and eventually through all fluids and
tissues of the body. The foot is the most
porous of all the body's skin. Rub a
clove of garlic on the bottom of your foot
and in about 5 minutes you will taste it in your
mouth and “feel” the sensation in your nose!
Diluted essential oils (never apply neat
oils to the skin) applied to the feet, the
most porous part of the body, travel
throughout the body and affect the cells,
including the hair, in just 5-15 minutes!
New
research suggests that because the olfactory
nerves are similar to other nerves in the
body, they may have the ability to form and
transmit intelligent codes of information to
all other parts of the body via
neurotransmitter chemicals in the body.
Recent research suggests that intelligence
occurs not only in the brain but inside neurotransmitters.
There is no doubt that essential oils
through
inhalation and the direct application to the
skin affect not only the physical body, but
the mind, emotions and spirit. The
potential for healing is enormous with
therapeutic-grade essential oils. We are
only beginning to understand their power and
effectiveness.
After reading
all the
Usage & Cautions of essential oils, I invite you to explore and
experiment with the oils. Remember, go slow,
inhaling or applying only one or two oils at
a time. Oils should
never be applied "neat"
to the skin, which means undiluted; they
should always be diluted in a preferably organic
carrier oil such as almond, jojoba or grapeseed oil. Savor each oil and give each one
time for its voice to speak to you. Soon,
you will know the oils intimately. Enjoy!
Learn more at
www.aromaweb.com
More
useful information from
Nature's Garden
and
Aurora Health Care.
Limbic
Mid-Brain

Ways to use
Essential Oils
Essential Oils and the Chakras
a table which is
really a CIRCLE
UPDATED 8-17-08
CHAKRA |
EM
Spectrum |
Hindu
Name |
Glands,
Organs,
&
Body Parts |
Element |
Note
Vowel |
Stones |
Essential
Oils |
Soul Star |
Magenta
UV |
~~~
|
12"
above head |
Unknown
Cosmos |
ALL
NOTES
oohmmm |
selenite
Golden 'C' |
jasmine
rose
neroli
all delicate flower oils
all root oils |
Crown |
White
Gold
Violet |
Sahasrara
(thousandfold)
|
pituitary
brain
head |
Light |
B
ngngng
"sing" |
clear quartz
rutilated quartz
any clear crystal |
frankincense
sandalwood
myrrh
benzoin
neroli
lavender
angelica
St. John's Wort |
Brow |
Indigo
Violet |
Ajna
(to
perceive) |
pineal
eyes
temples |
Thought |
A
mmm
nnn |
amethyst
lapis lazuli
sugulite
azurite |
rosemary
lavender
peppermint
spruce
frankincense
elemi
clary sage |
Throat |
Blue
|
Visshudha
(purification) |
hypothalamus
thyroid
throat
ears
jaw
neck |
Ether
Sound |
G
eee
"see" |
blue lace agate
blue topaz
celestite |
blue chamomile
sage
lemongrass
hyssop |
Higher
Heart |
Turquoise |
~~~
|
thymus
shoulders |
Air
Ether |
G
flat
F# |
turquoise
chrysocolla
gem silica
aquamarine |
helichrysum
myrtle
litsea
rose geranium |
Heart |
Green |
Anahata
(unstruck)
|
heart
lungs
breasts
shoulders
arms
hands |
Air
|
F
ay
"play" |
aventurine
green tourmaline
green apophyllite
malachite
rose quartz
pink tourmaline |
rose
bergamot
melissa
jasmine
rosewood |
Solar Plexus |
Yellow |
Manipura
(lustrous jewel) |
solar plexus
digestive system
liver
gall bladder
spleen
pancreas
adrenals |
Fire |
E
ah
"father" |
citrine
sulpher
gold
yellow calcite |
juniper
vetivert
rosemary
yarrow
petitgrain
palmarosa
marjoram
lemon |
Sacral |
Orange |
Svadhisthana
(sweetness) |
ovaries
prostate
kidneys
bladder
sacrum |
Water |
D
oo
"do" |
carnelien/sard
red jasper
cuprite |
ylang-ylang
jasmine
neroli
rose
rose geranium
orange
sandalwood |
Root/Base |
Red
|
Muladhara
(root/support) |
testicles
coccyx
perineum
pubic bone
legs & feet |
Earth |
C
oh
"note" |
black tourmaline
smokey quartz
bloodstone
hematite
onyx
pipestone |
patchouli
vetiver
myrrh
frankincense
sandalwood
cedarwood
galbanum
benzoin
angelica
St. John's Wort
all root oils |
Earth
Star |
Deep Red
Infrared |
~~~
|
6"
below feet
into the Earth |
Earth's
Core |
ALL
NOTES
oohmmm |
ruby
garnet
petrified wood
bloodstone
pipestone
obsidian |
myrrh
cedarwood
vetiver
all root oils
all delicate flower oils |
copyright 1998 Anne
Christine Tooley
Some
of the information for this table is from:
"Wheels Of
Life" by
Anodea Judith
"Your Essential Nature" by Nita Morrow Hill
"Subtle Aromatherapy" by Patricia Davis
"Colour
Scents" by
Suzie Chiazzari
"Using Essential Oils in Subtle Energy Therapy" by Joni
Loughran,
Aromatic Thymes, Winter '99 Volume 6.4
Oils & Supplies
-
ArtisanAromatics -
A wonderful company in Western NC that supplies
sustainable, environmentally responsible pure
essential oils, absolutes, CO2s, resins and
hydrosols from around the world. They are
best known for offering their rare exotic
floral
enfleurage oils, which are truly
outstanding. Truly dedicated owners that
provide excellent customer service. I highly recommend
them. Wholesale/Practitioner accounts available.
They also have an Affiliate program if you would
like to make a commission by referring others to
their website.
-
NEW
Synergy Essentials - Another wonderful
company that sprang from Ananda Apothecary after
Ananda's founder became pure Light. They have
emerged again in 2021 with a new name but with
the same uncompromising commitment to serve
humanity and the Planet. They continue to offer
high quality essential oils always looking for
sustainability and integrity from their
distillers.
-
Nature's Gift - Marge Clark's site with 100%
pure essential oils, absolutes and extracts
directly sourced worldwide. She has an intimate
relationship with distillers and distributors.
They also sell blends, hydrosols, butters, waxes,
carrier oils, salts, and supplies. Lots of useful information there. Have
loved everything she sells. Excellent products, but
has become very expensive. She has a
practitioner discount, but only if you have a
STATE LICENSE. That rules me out since I no
longer pay those hefty annual dues anymore.
-
Lotus Garden Botanicals - This is a fairly
recently
discovered company in many respects. I ordered
some hydrosols many years ago, but didn't try
their oils until early 2016. Wow, what a great
experience! Very personal service and the
quality of the oils I received are superior! I
got a very expensive and rare Pink Champaca, and
it is a delight! Pricey oils, but worth it for the
rare oils. I highly recommend this
company. Currently, if you review an item
purchased, you will receive a 15% discount on
your next order placed within about 20-30 days.
-
Miracle Botanicals - A lovely company on
Hawai'i island whose connection with Gaia is
deep and abiding. I've thoroughly enjoyed all
the essential oils I've purchased from them.
Customer service is excellent and their sources
are good. They are in need of support due to the
covering of their land (aina) and home with lava
from the May 2018 Pele eruption.
-
Aftelier Perfumes -
This is Mandy Aftel's website, which is aimed at perfumers
and chefs. High quality 100% pure
essential oils, absolutes, extracts,
natural isolates,
compounded
natural isolates
and other perfumer's botanicals. Select line of
natural perfumes, which are truly amazing. She also offers a course in
Natural Perfumery. Mandy Aftel published an
excellent book on making all natural perfumes called "Essence
& Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume",
which I highly recommend if you want to make
blends for scent.
-
ScentsOfEarth
- have purchased VERY high quality old/original Mysore
Sandalwood, as well as Blue Lotus absolute (Nymphaea
caerulea; proper name is Blue Water Lily). Their
Blue Lotus Attar from Thailand sends me into ecstacy,
but they have been out-of-stock for quite some
time, so I don't know if they will get anymore
in. I think it might have been a one-time
distillation. Prices are
high, but quality of these 3 oils is superior.
Have tried some of their Frankincense's too and
they are quite nice. Motia Attar nice. Not sure about their other oils, but probably
all good, because they specialize in the exotic oils of
India and
the Middle East. However, they seem to concentrate on incense
and resins. Some of their prices are quite high,
so be prepared; there are usually good
alternatives at the other links I have supplied
here.
-
Bodybliss
-
Affordable 100% pure essential
oils. Organic, wildcrafted and sustainably
obtained. Practitioner discounts available ($100
minimum). Now
catering more to spas than professionals, so
their variety is not as good as it used to be,
but they strive to find best-quality,
sustainable oils. You can ask for a practitioner
list of oils, which may list many oils not shown
on their website. I have known the owner of this
company since the beginning and they have very
high integrity.
-
EdenBotanicals -
mostly high quality 100% pure essential
oils, absolutes and extracts. Information
primarily for perfumers. Most are quite nice,
but some definitely bomb. I suggest getting
samples before buying larger quantities. And if
you find you like the sample, order quickly, because their various batches can be
like day and night in their quality.
-
LibertyNatural - essential oils,
absolutes, extracts, attars, resins, concretes,
distillate waters, waxes, herbs, tinctures,
supplies and more
at very affordable wholesale prices. However,
many I've
purchased are not very good, so I suggest you
buy samples first.. No oil
information except C of A (Certificate of
Analysis) and/or MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
I do not know how they source their oils or
whether they are sustainable.
-
Mountain Rose Herbs - organic and
sustainable essential oils, herbs and supplies.
I have ordered from them and some good, some not so good.
I think their quality has gone down over the
years, although many people swear by them. I
think it's just because consumers don't know about
the other resources available. They do have a nice variety of herbs and
supplies, which is what I mostly buy from them.
Information Sites
Suggested
Reading
*The
Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Second Edition),
Salvatore Battaglia, The International Centre of
Holistic Aromatherapy, 2003
The Aromatherapist's
Therapeutic Bible!
*Perfume and Flavor
Materials of Natural Origin, Steffan
Arctander, Allured Pub Corp., 1994
The Perfumer's Bible!
*Essence & Alchemy: A Natural History
of Perfume, Mandy Aftel, Gibes Smith, 2004
Best book to learn the
ancient art of perfumery!
The Art of Aromatherapy,
Robert B. Tisserand, Healing Arts Press, 1977.
Aromatherapy Workbook, Marcel
Lavabre, Healing Arts Press, 1990.
Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing
Art, Kathi Keville & Mindy Green, Crossing
Press, 2009.
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils,
Julia Lawless, Element Books Limited, 1992.
The Complete book of Essential Oils &
Aromatherapy, Valerie Ann Worwood, New
World Library, 1991.
Aromatherapy An A-Z, Patricia
Davis, C. W. Daniel Company Limited, 1988.
Subtle Aromatherapy, Patricia
Davis, C. W. Daniel Company Limited, 1991.
Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: Restoring
Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils,
Gabriel Mojay, Healing Arts Press, 1997.
The Fragrant Heavens: The Spiritual Dimension
of Fragrance and Aromatherapy, Valerie Ann
Worwood, New World Library, 1999.
Colour Scents: Healing with Colour & Aroma,
Suzy Chiazzari, C.W. Daniel Company Limited, 1
Church Path, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JP, United
Kingdom.
Your Essential Nature: A Guidebook of
Essential Oils for Energy Workers, Nita
Morrow Hill, Nita Morrow Hill, Box 771739, Memphis,
TN 38177-1739.
Reference Guide for Essential Oils,
compiled by Pat Leatham & Connie Higley, Abundant
Health, 1460 N Main ST #9, Spanish Fork, UT 84660,
1996. Call 888-718-3068 to order.
Aromatherapy: The Essential Beginning,
D. Gary Young, N.D., Essential Press Publishing,
1995.
The Healing power of Essential Oils,
Rodolphe Balz, Lotus Light, 1995.
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews,
Scott Cunningham, Llewellyn Publications, 1991.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils, Julia Lawless, Element Books
Limited, 1995. (a beautiful picture book)
The Aromatherapy Book, Jeanne
Rose, North Atlantic Books, 1992.
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