Citronella essential oil
€4,50
Ingredients
100% pure citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) essential oil
Used plant parts
Dried grass
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
Indonesia
Aroma
Citrusy, fruity, sweet, fresh
Volume
10 ml
In stock
Description
Citronella
Origin and background
Citronella is an aromatic perennial herb grown mainly in Asia.
Citronella essential oil is steam distilled from the dried grass of the plant Cymbopogon nardus . It is known as a herbal insect-repellent and a non-toxic biocide and has been registered in the United States for this purpose since 1948.
The main countries producing citronella oil are Indonesia and China, which together account for about 40% of the world's citronella essential oil producers.
Ancient cultures in India, Egypt, and elsewhere, where the species of Cymbopogongrass grew, used this to repel insects, especially mosquitoes. The first civilizations were established near rivers and water bodies because water was needed for life, but it also meant a lot of insects that spread diseases and killed people. So at one time, using this herb as a mosquito repellent was a matter of life and death.
Properties
Aromatic properties
In addition to being an insect-repellent, citronella oil has other beneficial properties.
In aromatherapy, citronella essential oil helps relieve fatigue, headaches, and nerve pain, raises mood, and creates optimism.
Healing properties
Citronella oil is suitable for excessive sweating, oily skin and hair, and even acts as a deodorant.
Relieves muscle, rheumatic and arthritis pain and helps prevent colds and minor infections.
This oil is useful for the digestive system - to treat colitis and intestinal infections and get rid of intestinal parasites. Relieves menstrual cramps and pain and speeds up heartbeat.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Orange, basil, bergamot, grapefruit, jasmine, lime, lavender, rosemary, sage, cedarwood, ylang ylang.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
Additional information
| Weight | 40 g |
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