Geraniol - strong antiseptic, cancer-preventative, candidicide, embryotoxic, fungicide, insectifuge, sedative.

Traditional Uses:
Anti-infectious, antibacterial (large spectrum), antifungal, antiviral, tonic. (general, neuro, uterine)

Respiratory: respiratory infections

Muscular/Skeletal: asthenia (debility)

Digestive: anorexia, flatulence, painful & sluggish digestion, liver congestion, stimulates gall bladder, intestinal parasites; may aid peptic ulcers.

Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: urinary-genital infections

Nervous Brain/ Mind: debility, fatigue

Safety Data: appears safe at normal low physiological dose. Do not use in pregnancy.

Native to dry hillsides and rocky woods in North America. The brightly colored flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Also known as Monarda and Bergamot, because of its similar aroma to this citrus.

SOURCE: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998