Their leaves are used medicinally, in cooking, for potpourri, aromatherapy, & in perfumery. ​ Scented geranium leaves can be used to flavor teas, jellies, syrups, liqueurs, sorbets, & baked goods, & are quite delicious.
Drinking a cup of tea made from scented geraniums can have a calming effect similar to chamomile and may be able to reduce stress and anxiety, relieves arthritis pain, against nausea, it relieves migraines and reduces cholesterol...
Are geranium and rose geranium the same?
graveolens – they are just from different varieties; the full botanical name of “Rose” Geranium is Pelargonium graveolens var. Roseum while “regular” Geranium is just known as Pelargonium graveolens They have almost exactly the same properties and actions although many people prefer the fragrance of rose geranium.
