Citronella Sri Lanka (Cymbopogon nardus), 10ml, Bio

Uplifting, refreshing and antiseptic. This oil is best known as an effective insect repellent, but it also has antiseptic and stimulating properties. Citronella essential oil has a deodorant action and helps neutralise excessive perspiration.

Origin: Sri Lanka

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus

Source: Grass

Method: Steam distillation

Principal & Chemotyping Constituents: Citronellal, trans-Geraniol, b-Citronellol, Geranyl acetate

Certification: ECOCERT SAS F-32600

Ref: B300

Note: Citronella Grass grows to 2 m and has red base stems. Besides Aromatherapy Citronella oil is used in soaps, as a mosquito repellent in insect sprays and candles. The principal chemical constituents of citronella, geraniol and citronellol, are antiseptics, hence their use in household disinfectants and soaps.Citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes, in tea and as a flavoring.