Citronella
Cymbopogon Nardus
Description:
A tall, cultivated aromatic, perennial grass derived from the wild managrass found in Sri Lanka.
Actions:
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, insecticide, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fresh, part dried or dried grass. Java citronella yields twice as much oil as the Sri Lanka type.
Characteristics:
A yellowy-brown, mobile liquid with a fresh, powerful, lemony scent. The java oil is colorless to pale yellow with a fresh, woody-sweet fragrance. It is considered superior quality in perfumery work. It blends well with geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange, cedarwood and pine.
Perfume:
Scent:
Fresh, lemony, slightly herbaceous, green, powerful
Key Qualities:
(mind) Refreshing, active, penetrating
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Excessive perspiration, oily skin
Immune System:
Colds, flu, minor infections
Nervous System:
Fatigue, headaches, migraine, neuralgia
Other Uses:
Insect repellent. Mixed with Virginia Cedarwood, it is a popular remedy against mosquitoes
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, generally nonirritant, but may cause dermatitis in some individuals. WARNING: Avoid using this oil during pregnancy.
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Any health condition should be referred to your licensed medical practitioner, and no statements regarding the products or health conditions have been verified by any health authority.
The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
