Citronella Essential Oil is extracted from a type of grass that grows in South Asia and Indonesia. It is one of the most common oils used in natural flea and mosquito repellents because of its low cost.
Citronellal is a leading insect repellent against dengue carrying mosquitos.
Citronella oil has excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial activity. It is widely used to treat minor cuts and injuries. It can be diffused or vaporized into the air and inhaled to help fight colds and flu.CITRONELLA, Cymbopogon nardus (Plant Family: Poaceae)
Type of plant: Tall perennial grass with tufts of narrow fragrant leaves
Part used: Leaves
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Therapeutic properties: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, febrifuge; insect repellent
Therapeutic uses: Muscular aches and pains, infectious skin conditions, fevers, heat rash, excessive perspiration, fungal infections, fungal foot infections, fatigue, insect bites; insect deterrent
Blends well with: Bay (West Indian), cedarwood, cinnamon leaf, clove bud, cypress, eucalyptus radiata, geranium, ginger, juniper berry, lemon, lemongrass, lime, may chang, myrtle, orange (sweet), palmarosa, patchouli, pine, rosemary, spearmint, spruce, tangerine, vetiver, ylang ylang
Precautionary advice: May cause irritation on highly sensitive or damaged skins; a skin
patch test is advisable. Skin applications are best avoided during pregnancy.
