Citronella Oil Pure Citronella Essential Oil

Citronella Oil

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Pure Citronella essential oil steam distilled from citronella grass grown in India and Guatemala. This yellow oil is the known as lenabatu or Ceylon citronella, and has a fresh, powerful, lemon-like scent.

Citronella Essential Oil is commonly known for it's insect repellent properties, though it has many other uses in aromatherapy. The oil is steam distilled from a tall, aromatic, perennial grass originally native to Sri Lanka. Traditional use has included treatment of fever, intestinal parasites, digestive and menstrual problems. In Chinese medicine, it is used for rheumatic pain.

Citronella oil is considered to have warming and 'activating' qualities on both mental and physical levels. Citronella can be added to a carrier oil at 3 drops per teaspoon and massaged into aching joints and muscles. Eucalyptus can be added to enhance the warming effect, or Lavender to bring a soothing balance.

On a mental level, Citronella oil can be clarifying and balancing. Combining it with Lemon oil can bring even more of a brightening effect to the mind.

Application:	Diffuser, Apply toppically to bottom of feet, Aromatherapy massage
Possible Uses:	Antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, insect repellent, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge
Species Name:	Citronella nardus
Distillation Method:	Steam Distilled
Origin:	India
Source:	Natural Source
Aroma:	Lemony herbaceous top note
Fragrance Influence:	Soothing
Primary Constituents:	Geraniol, Limonene, Trans-Methyl Isoeugenol, Geranyl Acetate, Borneol
Safety Information:	Long term topcial use can cause skin sensitization