Citronella
The refreshing aroma of citronella is uplifting and invigorating and may be helpful during times of fatigue.
A yellow to brownish-yellow liquid with a distinctive warm-woody and yet fresh, grassy odour.
Botanical name
Cymbopogon nardus
Origin
Nepal
Method of extraction
Steam distillation
Major constituents
A typical chemical composition of Citronella Essential Oil: Citronella oil from Java contains not less than 85% alcohols and 15% aldehydes while the oil from Sri Lanka contains 55-65% acetylizable alcohols (geraniol) and 7-15% total aldehydes (citronellal).
Uses
The fresh, sweet, citrus scent of citronella is refreshing and uplifting.
Directions
Adults: Add 5 drops to oil vaporiser
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