Hi Everyone :) Today I have been diffusing a mix of Bergamot and Geranium which creates a lovely floral & citrus aroma that enhances positivity and is very comforting and balancing to the nervous system. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a top go to oil for depression due to its antidepressant properties and fabulous fruity aroma but it is also a great oil to help treat anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, stress and tension. Use bergamot for herpes, shingles or chicken pox outbreaks due to its antiviral properties, and for urinary infections, acne, wounds, ulcers, scabies, psorasis, oily seborrhoea of the scalp, boils, carbuncles, and dermatitis because it is antiseptic, promotes healing and is pain relieving. Bergamot can help aid digestive issue like indigestion, loss of appetite especially if there is a stress component, colic, excess gas and gastroenteritis because it has carminative - settles the digestive system & expels gas, stomachic - aids digestion, antiseptic and antiviral properties. Do not use on the skin if it is to be exposed to direct sunlight due to its phototoxic effect. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) can be used for most skin types because it is balancing, cleansing and soothing. It helps address nervous system issues like stress, depression, nervous tension, and anxiety. Geranium helps balance hormones so use for PMS, menopausal issues, heavy, painful periods and scanty periods. Geranium is a lymphatic stimulant so can be used for cellulite and fluid retention. It can also be used for diarrhoea, colic, jaundice, gastroentertitis, urinary infections, wounds, bruises and dry, oily or combination skin types. Dont use in the first trimester of pregnancy or if there is any history of miscarriage or if you have had cancer with an oestrogenic component and for those with sensitive skin a patch test is advised, as geranium can cause skin irritation. Hope you have a great start to the week everyone!! Becky :)
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 03:46:29 +0000
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