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Citronella Oil
Status: Biodynamic - Demeter
Latin: Cymbopogan nardus
Family: Graminaceae
Country: Costa Rica
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Part distilled: Fresh grass
Odor: Fresh, crisp, lemon like scent
Aromatherapy Uses:
antiseptic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antispasmodic,
anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, febrifuge,
fungicidal, insect repellent, (mosquitos), stomachic,
tonic,(uterine, neurotonic, cardiotonic) stimulant, vermifuge.
Uplifting and refreshing its aroma has traditionally been used
to repel insects, but it is also good at scaring away cold, flu
and fatigue.
Essential Oil Blends With:
Geranium, lemon, scotch pine, and atlas cedarwood
Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from
different species of Cymbopogon. The oil is used extensively as
a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol
and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap,
perfumery, cosmetic and flavouring industries throughout the
world. Long lasting, alcohol free perfumes
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