Whether you use aromatherapy as a stand alone or as a complementary first aid treatment there are several aromatic oils I'd like to recommend you have in your aromatic first aid kit.

My recommendations include important details for you to consider when purchasing an oil, such as its Latin Name, Country of Origin, Method of Extraction and Part of the Plant Used. I also list the best oils to consider when creating a synergistic blend.

GERANIUM ( Pelargonium roseum ) Certified Organic, Steam Distilled Leaf, Madagascar.

A fresh, slightly rosy scent with a fluid consistency Geranium mixes well with many oils and is known for being useful in regulating physical, mental, and emotional imbalances and extremes.

Keywords: HORMONAL BALANCE Geranium's strength lies in its ability to regenerate tissue and nerves, and assist in balancing hormonal problems for both men and women.

Definitely a first-aid oil every woman should have on hand. Women have used Geranium successfully for years to relieve premenstrual conditions and to smoothly navigate the menopausal period.

Its tonifying action helps relieve nervous emotional conditions like anxiety, confusion, depression, lethargy, energy swings and tearfulness.

Geranium has been effectively used to treat an assortment of symptoms, including overcoming addiction, labor and childbirth, enhancing circulation, relieving congestion, detoxification, constipation, fluid retention, indigestion, hormonal imbalances and menopausal difficulties.

Geranium is excellent for skin care and will balance too oily, dry or combination skin types.

Try a synergistic blend of Geranium with any of the following aromatic oils: German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Lavender, Rose and Sandalwood.

CAUTION: Due to its hormonal action Geranium should be avoided by the lay person during pregnancy. Geranium can lower blood sugar and should be avoided in cases of hypoglycemia.

Please join me for Part V in this series of articles to learn about the next essential oil I recommend you have in your aromatic first aid kit, HELICHRYSUM ( Helichrysum italicum ) Italian Everlasting, Immortelle.

Properly administered essential oils are a natural, safe and effective way to enhance your health and well-being and can produce satisfying results where other methods have failed.

Aromatherapy is a gentle and noninvasive complementary and alternative health care system used for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind, spirit and emotions to enhance your health. Please consult with your physician regarding your health concerns.

KG has utilized essential oils in her energy medicine practice for more than 30 years. During that time she has facilitated healing for thousands of people suffering from personal trauma, illness and injury. Through her unique AromaTest system KG formulates essential oil blends that heal.

Please note: There are many cheap, synthetic copies of aromatic oils, but these are not recommended for therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. Use organic, or ethically wild crafted oils whenever possible.

KG Stiles

Master Healing Arts Practitioner KG Stiles is a Stress Relief Specialist in professional practice more than 30 years. Through her alternative & complementary health care services she has facilitated healing for thousands of people suffering from personal trauma & illness. Internationally recognized as a visionary in the field of energy medicine her client success stories are widely publicized. Through her evolution as a practitioner & integration of some of the world's most cutting edge, state-of-the-art healing techniques KG has created a NEW system. KG is the author of the self-help e-book, "Your Healing Success Journal," the companion workbook to her popular seminar CD "Success Breakthroughs Using Imagery & Affirmations ~ Tools for Your Healing." KG's aromatic specialty is ?signature? blends. Through her unique AromaTest? system she formulates an individual's unique "signature" blend of oils. Her e-book,"Your Aromatic Signature ~ a Guide to Formulating Blends that Heal," is scheduled for publication in 2006. A native of coastal North Carolina KG has an extensive foundation of training & practice in the transformational healing arts, summarized as follows: She attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she began her studies in archetypal psychology, traveling to study at the Jung Institute Zurich, Switzerland in 1976. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy & Religion & in 1979 visited the Findhorn Community in Northern Scotland. While at Findhorn she was introduced to "hands-on healing" & relocated to San Diego, California to train in various bodywork modalities. She was influenced by some of the world's foremost pioneers in the Consciousness and Energetic healing Movement like Anthony Robbins & Milton Trager, completing diploma course work at Mueller College of Massage & an internship in Ida Rolf?s 10- sessions of structural integration at the Institute for Psycho-structural Balancing. KG holds state massage licensure in Oregon #2313 and Hawaii #6351 & National Certification for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB). Her affiliations include professional membership in the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), the International BodyTalk As International BodyTalk Association (IBA), the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia (BTTA) & the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA). She is the NAHA Director for Oregon.