Citronella Essential Oil
Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon nardus)
| Common name | Citronella |
| Botanical name | Cymbopogon nardus |
| Method of Extraction | Steam distilled |
| Plant Part | leaves |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Note | Top |
Description
Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon nardus) distilled leaf oil
| Common name | Citronella |
| Botanical name | Cymbopogon nardus |
| Method of Extraction | Steam distilled |
| Plant Part | leaves |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Note | Top |
| Appearance | yellow to brown mobile liquid |
| Aroma | fresh woody lemon aroma |
| Major Constituents | geraniol, limonene, citronellol, camphene, methyl isoeugenol, borneol, citronellal, geranyl formate, β-carophyllene, α-pinene |
| Properties | uplifting, antiseptic, deodorant, cooling |
| Traditional Uses | insect repellant, minor infections, depression, fatigue and headaches, excess perspiration, oily skin |
| Blends well with | bergamot, cedarwood, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree |
| Cautions | Generally considered safe, but may cause dermatitis in some people. May be best avoided during pregnancy. |
From the same family as lemongrass, citronella has a powerful lemony scent. It has a history of use in many cultures for a range of conditions including fever, digestive and menstrual problems, but most commonly as an insect repellent.
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