Geranium leaves (Geranium pelargonium)
The most interesting health benefits of geranium include its ability to lower stress levels, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, improve kidney health, strengthen the immune system, and ease digestion.
Category: Herbs
Product code: 327-5731
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Health benefits include:
Lowers Stress
The impact of geranium on the nervous system is well known and the plant has been used in this way for generations. If you brew the leaves of its plant, you can produce a tasty tea that has soothing properties, derived from its organic compounds that positively impact the endocrine system and help to balance hormones that cause stress and anxiety. A quick cup of tea when you’re stressed can quickly relieve unpleasant moods and a cluttered mind.
Reduces Inflammation
One of the other common uses of geranium is to relieve inflammation throughout the body. If you suffer from sore joints, aching muscles, or even internal inflammation of the gut or cardiovascular system, an easily prepared geranium tea can quickly relieve this discomfort and reduce the strain on your body’s sensitive areas.
Relieves Pain
Although quite similar to its anti-inflammatory properties, the analgesic ability of geranium has made it a popular traditional remedy for headaches and other injuries. If you suffer from chronic pain or migraines, research has shown that geranium tea can release endorphins and relieve pain quite rapidly. This effect is relatively mild, and shouldn’t be relied on for permanent pain relief.
Promotes Kidney Health
Although the exact chemical pathway is still being researched, some of the volatile components of geranium can improve the health of kidneys and stimulate urination, which helps to detoxify the body and eliminate excess salts, fats, and water from the body. This can help to reduce the strain on your kidneys and prevent toxins from making their way to other parts of the body.
Boosts Immunity
Geranium has natural antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties that make it a wonderful cold and flu reliever if you feel yourself getting sick. Preparing a cup of geranium tea or even chewing on the leaves (remember, only rose-scented geranium) can help to flush your body with antibacterial compounds that will boost the strength of your immune system and promote a quick recovery from a variety of illnesses. This can help prevent internal and external pathogens from negatively impacting the body.
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Aids in Digestion
If you’re suffering from cramping, bloating, or a generally upset stomach, drinking a cup of geranium tea can be one of the easiest and most painless remedies. The beneficial organic compounds packed into geranium can quickly soothe inflammation and eliminate bacteria that may be causing the discomfort, and get your gastrointestinal system back to normal!