Citronella – cymbopogon nardus Many cultures value the medicinal use of the Citronella leaves for stimulation and insect repellents. It is also a refreshing and clarifying oil.<\/p>\n
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka<\/p>\n
Plant Family: Poaceae (Gramineae)<\/p>\n
Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the dried or partly dried grass.<\/p>\n
Main Theraputic Properties: Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Digestive stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Insecticide.<\/p>\n
Contraindications: Non toxic. Do not use on sensitive or damaged skin.<\/p>\n
Did you know: Citronella grass has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat flatulence and colic.<\/p>\n
Oil Appearance: Yellow – brown.<\/p>\n
Chakra: Throat Chinese Element: Earth Citronella comes in two main types – Java and Ceylon. We have introduced an oil from Sri Lanka, which is the only source of the Ceylon type, produced from the Lenabatu variety of citronella grass.<\/p>\n
Java-type is produced in many countries other than Indonesia, in particular China.<\/p>\n
Citronella grass grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Citronella has a powerful lemony aroma which blends well with all citrus and woody oils and is very widely used in household cleaning products and insecticides.<\/p>\n
For a natural air freshener \u2013 add 3 drops of Citronella, 3 drops of Geranium and 2 drops of Pine to a clean plant spray filled with water, shake well and spray into the air.<\/p>\n
Avoid polished surfaces and pets. Or, try 2 drops of Citronella, 2 drops of Cedarwood and 2 drops of Eucalyptus Citriodora in an oil burner or diffuser, this can help maintain an insect-free BBQ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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