Can geranium oil replace medical treatments?
Written by
Gina Mason
Reviewed by
Prof. Graham Pierce, Ph.D.Geranium oil provides considerable health support but cannot replace prescribed medical treatments. Many of my clients benefit from its mood-balancing properties, but still need prescribed medicines for specific conditions diagnosed by their physician. It complements rather than substitutes for the therapies prescribed by doctors.
Supportive Wellness Uses
- Stress reduction: Calms nervous system activity
- Skin support: Helps regulate sebum production
- Minor discomfort: Eases tension headaches when massaged
- Sleep aid: Creates relaxing bedtime environments
Geranium oil cannot
- Treat infections: Antibacterial properties aren't equivalent to antibiotics
- Manage chronic disease: Doesn't regulate blood sugar or hypertension
- Replace antidepressants: Lacks clinical strength for mood disorders
- Heal injuries: Cannot mend fractures or tissue damage
Integrative Approach
- Communication: Inform doctors about oil usage
- Timing: Apply oils between medical treatments
- Monitoring: Track symptoms with and without oil use
- Adjustment: Reduce oil if conflicting with medications
Consider obtaining professional diagnosis before using oils for all therapeutic use. Using self-diagnosis to treat symptoms without medical evaluation poses a significant risk of failing to identify a serious condition. After two weeks of symptoms, I refer clients to their physicians. Echocardiograms are only responsible for the heart, so an accurate diagnosis is necessary to develop a treatment plan.
Discuss the use of geranium oil openly with your healthcare providers. Bring the product information with you to your appointments. Doctors may recognize potential interactions with some medications. My clients keep treatment logs of their oil usage, allowing the providers to make informed recommendations.
Learn to recognize red flags calling for medical attention. Suppose you have a persistent pain, or rapid, unexplained weight gain or loss, or worsening symptoms. In that case, you must have a professional evaluation. Do not let geranium oil delay you in getting the necessary treatment. I instruct my clients on learning the difference between manageable discomfort and health problems that require professional care.
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