geranium maculatum
pelargonium asperum
pelargonium graveolens

I am familiar with geranium maculatum, specifically
as styptic but I have found that most
of my geraniums have that energy.

If you can find a living plant, so much the better
They are very forgiving and not only smell wonderful
but provide a tasty addition to teas, jams, cookies
and who-knows-what-else!

Hi,
Just had to let you all know how interesting I found
this as I live in South Africa and the Geranium plant
is indigenous to our country.
Many of our plants are now being used
for healing in various forms.
I shall let you know what else I can find out about the uses
of Geranium if you would like
Regards
Stella (my real name)

There are many varieties of scented
geraniums (pelargonium species)! I imagine that doing
any online search "scented geranium" will offer many
sites to learn more from.
Better yet, pull out your local yellow pages and call a few
greenhouses and nurseries to see how has some and pay a visit.
Some of the scents are really amazing and geraniums (in general)
are easy to grow and very forgiving.

I have heard/read of the chocolate variety,
but I've not had the honor of the one-on-one aroma!
Botanical name for the plant commonly referred
to as rose geranium is pelargonium asperum.
Rose geranium has a very . . . green scent
It resembles rose, but more earthy, more green.
for a high quality essential oil, rose geranium
is much, much, much more affordable!

Just a side-bar on the topic of Rose Geranium,
h ere is a recipe for Rose Geranium cookies for any
of our members who enjoy herbal baking.
I haven't tried it yet, but I will be soon!
I had some wonderful rosemary cookies
at our Connecticut Herb Association HerbFest.
Gotta love nature!

Rose Geranium Cookies
1/2 c Butter
1 c Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 c Milk
1 tsp Rosewater
2 tsp Rose geranium leaves finely Chopped
2 1/2 c Flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
4 Dozen small rose geranium
Leaves for garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg milk and rose water.
Sift together dry ingredients and add
them together with the chopped leaves to the
creamed mixture stirring until well mixed.
Drop heaping teaspoons onto lightly greased
cookie sheet and press a single
rose geranium leaf deep into each cookie.
Bake for eight to ten minutes.
Yield: 4 Dozen



SOURCE(S)
Chamomile Times

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