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Botanical name: Cymbopogon Nardus
Citronella is an endemic plant of Southeast Asia. It is found mainly in Thailand, Java, Sri Lanka, India, and New Guinea. It has more than 50 species. Citronella with the Latin name Cymbopogon Nardus comes from Ceylon where it is cultivated for its essential oil for use in insect repellents, soaps and candles. In Indonesia citronella is mostly cultivated as food condiment.
Extraction Method
Citronella essential oil comes from the distillation of the herb and has a fresh, herbal, woody, intense lemony aroma. Distillation is a delicate process requiring experience and constant supervision in order to obtain a high-quality oil. Our chemists and perfumers undertake this delicate process to obtain high quality essential oils. During the steam distillation process, steam passes through the plant material. The combination of heated steam and gentle pressure causes the essential oil to be released from microscopic protective sacs flooding the air with the most beautiful and exquisite natural scents.
Our equipment ensures the best quality of essential oil. It takes 100 kg of herbs to make 1 lt of essential oil. We produce Dittany essential oil in a worldwide exclusivity, as well as a wide range of rare essential oils from flowers and herbs in our distillery in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. An “essencier” or separator collects the floral water or hydrosol and the essential oil. The difference in density between the two liquids makes it easy to separate the essential oil from the floral water.
Properties
Citronella oil has a significant insect repellent effect and has great medicinal properties. Terpene aldehydes (citronella and alcohols, geraniol and citronellol) are major molecules of its chemotypic composition and are molecules with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and tonic action. In addition, citronella is responsible for the plant's characteristic lemony aroma.
How to
Total uses: 8
Insect Repellent ActionAntiseptic Protection At HomeLiceMigrainesHair OilinessRheumatic-Arthritic PainsMothsProtection against Ticks - Fleas - Gnats In Dogs / Cats
Add 5–10 drops in the essential oils diffuser.
a. Floor: Add 15 drops in a bucket of water.
b. Surfaces: Apply 5 drops on a damp cloth and use it to clean surfaces.
Add 8-10 drops in 250ml of shampoo and wash your hair twice a week for lice prevention.
Add 5–10 drops in the essential oils diffuser.
Add 10 drops in 250ml of shampoo and use 1-2 times a week.
Massage the painful points with 10 drops of oil diluted in 1.7 fl. oz / 50 ml Balsam oil.
Apply 5 drops on a cotton pad. Place the cotton pad in closets and drawers for protection.
Apply a few drops of undiluted essential oil on the collar of your dog or cat. It removes fleas and is harmless to pets.