Product Info & Care
Citronella acts as insect repeller and thus, used in flea collars, bug sprays and candles that keep away mosquitoes and other insects. It is also effective in the treatment of cold, infection and oily complexion. Some other important applications include: Provides relieve insomnia Preferred for its aromatic and medicinal value Used for intestinal parasites, digestive and menstrual problems Also used for treatment of fever, flu, minor infections, fatigue, headaches, migraine, neuralgia In short, citronella oil can be used as deodorant, diaphoretic, insecticide, antiseptic, bactericidal, parasitic, tonic and stimulant. The health benefits of Citronella Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, insect repellent, stomachic, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge substance. Citronella is a grass that mainly grows in some Asian countries and some islands of the South Pacific. It has a rich, crisp lemony aroma and thus bears the name Citronella. The essential oil of citronella is extracted from two varieties of citronella. The first one is the Ceylon variety, whose scientific name is Cymbopogon Nardusand the second one is Java variety, called Cymbopogon Winterianus in botanical terminology. In both cases, the essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fresh plant.