CITRONELLA Essential Oil Profile
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Nardus
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Extraction Method: Steam distillation from the leaves and stems
Scent Profile: Citronellais a robust lemony-sweet top note that emerges above the rest. Its unmistakably fresh yet warm scent is grounded by an underlying light woodiness that gradually surfaces.
Therapeutic Properties / Health Benefits
Citronella stimulates blood circulation, metabolic rate and activity in the nervous system and supports the secretion of bile, enzymes and digestive acids, which work together to improve the efficiency of the digestive system.
Benefits
Citronellastimulates blood circulation, metabolic rate and activity in the nervous system and supports the secretion of bile, enzymes and digestive acids, which work together to improve the efficiency of the digestive system.
Therapeutic Properties |
Health Benefits |
| Energizes spirits | Calms inflammation |
| Alleviates anxiety and negative feelings | Improves blood circulation |
| Facilitates digestion | |
| Encourages skin regeneration | |
| Supports regular bowel movement |
CITRONELLA IN SKIN CARE AND HEALTH
Has the Potential to Fight Depression: Citronella oilhelps to alleviate depression, anxiety, sorrow, and other bad emotions. It instills a sense of newness, happiness, and optimism.
Infectionsmay be eradicated:Citronellaessential oil's antiseptic capabilities combat infections in wounds, as well as the urinary tracts, urethra, prostate, and kidneys, while also protecting them against sepsis.
Citronella oil has the ability to accelerate wound healing. This may be especially important for diabetics, as wounds heal more slowly with this disease.
Citronella oil exhibitedantifungalandanti-inflammatory properties. The researchers hypothesized that the combination of these two variables resulted in faster wound healing.
Relieve Spasms
Citronella essential oil helps to reduce muscular, respiratory, and neurological system spasms. The oil also relieves symptoms like cramps and coughing and helps to heal menstrual spasms.
Eliminated Toxins
Citronella essential oil's diaphoretic characteristics induce sweating and the evacuation of toxins and other undesired elements from the body, such as excess water, fat, and salts. This lightens the body, maintains theskin healthy, and lowers the fever. You will also be protected from some infections as a result of this.
Stimulate Urination
Citronella essential oil's ability to improve the frequency and quantity of urine has several advantages.
Citronella Mosquito repellent:Well-known for its effectiveness in repelling mosquitoes, Citronella is a natural alternative to chemical-based insect-repellents whose toxicity extends to humans. It does so by masking the scent of carbon dioxide and lactic acid, which are smells that are attractive to mosquitoes, present in humans.
Neutralises odours: Citronella’s strong, fresh fragrance is ideal for masking unwanted environmental and body odours, making it a common ingredient in deodorants. Its lively aroma is energising and uplifting, adding to its appeal as a fragrance product.
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How to use for face care
Add one drop of essential oil to one dollop of your face cream or lotion and apply every two days. Do not be tempted to add more oil. Higher doses do not work better than regular applications. -
How to use for body care
Use no more than 4 to 5 drops of citronella essential oil for every 5ml of body lotion or carrier oil. Apply the mixture all over skin and pat dry or allow full absorption. Read more about essential oil dilution and how much you should mix.
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How to use for face care
CITRONELLA IN HAIR CARE
Oil Control: Citronella can balance the oil production by moderating sebum secretion in the scalp glands, making it suitable for use withdry or oily hair.
Shine and Bounce: Citronellais also effective at removing residual oil and the dirt that it holds on to; the result is to reveal shiny hair with bounce.
How to use
Dilutecitronella essential oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil, or sweet almond oil and use in a scalp massage oil.
How To Use
- In a nebuliser
- In an oil burner
- In baths or inhalation
Blends Well With
Citronella oilblends well with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Pine, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Tea Tree, Frankincense and Sandalwood.
Caution/Side Effects
Store in a dark, cool area to prevent oxidisation. Oxidised oil may cause allergic reactions.