Citronella Pure Essential Oil

Botanical name: Cymbopogon nardus
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Aroma Profile: A yellow to brownish-yellow liquid with a distinctive warm-woody and yet fresh, grassy odour.
Uses: The fresh, sweet, citrus scent of citronella oil is refreshing and uplifting. Traditionally used to ward off insects.
Subtle: Citronella oil promotes emotional and mental renewal.
Chakra: Solar plexus chakra
Skin care: Not commonly used in skincare; however, it is traditionally used as a natural insect repellent when applied topically.

Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. There are no contraindications.

The typical chemical composition of 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).

Add 5-7 drops to your Perfect Potion diffuser, or add 5 drops to every 10ml of pure vegetable oil to use as a massage oil.