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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