May 13, 2022 Blog
We smell with our brains and the brain dictates the body’s response. Be it pain, pleasure, irritation and more, the autonomic nervous system is responsible for interpreting the olfactory.
How can getting NOSEY slow down inflammation?
All month long I have been diffusing different ratios of Peppermint and Geranium (Pelargonium, graveolena) and loving the shift of mental perspective. Feeling uptight? Change the scents in the room and let the inflammation of thought (drama of mind) be shifted by the components of these aromatic treasures. It’s SCIENCE!
Looking for a lift? 3:1 Peppermint/Geranium
Wanna calm down in sweetness? 2:3 Peppermint/Geranium
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These are extremely different Essential oils with very different aromatic scents. First let us compare their opposites:
- The scent: Peppermint is spicy and fresh while Geranium is floral and sweet (especially the Himalayan!)
- Skin feel and safety: Peppermint feels icy/hot, is a rubefacient while Geranium is calming and mellow.. Oils that bring extreme circulation are rubefacients and often create a redness and or burning sensation to the area when applied undiluted. Geranium can be applied ‘neat’ (undiluted) and it soothes a sensitive blemish.
- Kid/Senior usage: Peppermint is to be used with a bit more awareness with the younger, the older and those on medications. Geranium is wonderful for these groups, yes ESPECIALLY the Himalayan variety (featured)
SAME SAME
What is commonly shared:
- Fantastic oils to use for bug/spider repellent (in a carrier)
- Highly recommended for reducing inflammation in a topical application with a carrier oil/lotion
- Every first aid kit should carry these oils
- IN EMERGENCY both have unique uses for solo topical application
Peppermint~ immediate pain relief (headache/muscle spasm)
Geranium~ on the spot antiviral germ killer Rose Geranium, (Pelargonium, asperum bourbon) is slightly higher) - Savitur Botanicals gets the Himalayan Geranium and Peppermint oils from India.
Rose Geranium is ‘better’ for skin care and Himalayan Geranium is sweeter in scent and more commonly used for ‘all around’ care due to being less expensive and less intense on different types of skin. A great ‘multi use’ Geranium oil with gorgeous properties!
Reduce inflammation on the body
1 oz Jojoba oil (or Almond, Apricot, Olive)
6-8 drops Peppermint
6-8 drops Geranium
Blend in 1 oz bottle and apply liberally as needed/desired. Play with the ratios for aroma and efficacy.
Let me know your favorite combinations!
peace + love!
Somah Devi Ma