- General Name : Citronella Oil
- Botanical Name : Cymbopogon Nardus
- Method of Extraction : Steam Distillation
- Part Of Plant Used : Grass/Leaves
- Precautions : Citronella oil can cause skin irritation as well as can cause dermatitis.
- Blends Well With : Citronella oil mixes well with Cedarwood oil, tangerine, bergamot, peppermint oil, geranium, orange, lemon, lavender, pine, Eucalyptus and grapefruit oil.
- Scent : Citronella oil has sweet, lemony smell.
- Chemical composition : The important components of the oil are citronellic acid, citronellol, geraniol, citral, citronellal, nerol, dipentene, limonene, borneol, and camphene.
- Properties : Being a natural bug repellant, Citronella oil is widely used to get rid of fleas. Even if you are suffering from migraine or severe headache, it is an excellent option for you. The miraculous therapeutic properties of the oil make it a great choice for curing various infections including flu and cold. Its stimulating properties and natural deodorant also helps to relieve the whole body including the sweaty tired feet. Furthermore, it is also used for cleaning purposes.
- Therapeutic properties : The various therapeutic uses of Citronella oil are bactericidal, antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, diaphoretic, stimulant, parasitic and tonic.
Usage:
1. used for spa fragrance, oil burner with various treatment with aroma.
2. Some essential oil is the important ingredients for making perfume.
3. Essential oil can be blended with base oil by proper percentage for body and face massage with different efficacies like whitening, double moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, anti- acne and so on