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Citronella
16 oz. Only $14.99
Botanical Name:
Cymbopogon nardus
Method of Extraction: Steam
Citronella is derived from a scented grass. It is steam distilled to produce an
oil that is yellowish brown in color with a powerful lemony scent. Its main
countries of origin are Sri Lanka, Madagascar and South America.
Citronella's main chemical constituents are citronellal and geraniol. Its main
gifts are those of being an excellent purifier, deodorant, antiseptic and insect
repellant. It is a great oil for adding to the wash water when cleaning any
surfaces. When venturing out into the great outdoors, this is an excellent oil
to blend into a body spray, as it will help to keep those flying pests off your
skin! When traveling, this would be a good oil to take with you to introduce a
new sense of clean in any hotel rooms you find yourself staying in (antiseptic!)as
well as to help clear your mind (stimulant). Citronella blends well with
bergamot, lemon, orange and lemongrass, creating a fresh, uplifting and
extremely CLEAN smelling blend.
References: Information about this essential oil came from the following
sources:
Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Fragrant Pharmacy. (Toronto: Bantam Books,
1990)
Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. (United Kingdom: Saffron Walden,
1988)
Tisserand, Robert and Tony Balacs. Essential Oil Safety. (Edinburgh:
Churchill Livingstone, 1995)
Comes in a non light proof dark brown bottle.
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