Geranium Herb - Herbal Tea

Geranium Herb

Found through out the temperate climates of the world, Geranium is a popular plant grown both indoors as well as outdoors. There are different types of Geraniums from the showy more delicate version mostly grown inside to the hardy variety that grows outside and weathers the temperatures rather well.

Geranium produces essential oils that can be used medicinally as an effective astringent and is often used in facial treatments, lotions and even aromatherapy. Geranium is often an ingredient in natural soaps and lotions for its astringent qualities as well as its wonderful scent.

Geranium is available in tea form, dried form, as seeds or young plants to be added to indoor or outdoor gardens, flower essences for positive moods and as an essential oil. Geranium has a lovely scent and the essential oil can be added to carrier oils for use as a perfume or added to carrier oils and used as massage oils; try warming the massage oil for a romantic evening in with the significant other.

Geranium Tea

A tea of Geranium is prepared by steeping 2 teaspoons dried leaves in 8 ounces of boiling water for 5 - 10 minutes.

Geranium Uses & Herbal Remedies

A compress made from strong Geranium tea can be used to help heal bruises, hemorrhoids, and sunburns.

Geranium flowers and leaves are edible and favored by many. Recipes can be found that includes Geranium as well as just tossing it into a salad.

Geranium essential oil dotted inside a pillow can help ease insomnia and promote a more relaxed sleep.

Geranium Cautions

Geranium is considered a safe herb.

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