The exotic rust coloured tree is a tropical evergreen with a fragrant bark and oval shaped leaves with white flowers and blue and white berries. Naturally it will grow to about 30ft but for cultivation, it is kept to about 6ft.
Citronella is a lemony, intense oil associated with Cleansing and Spa Resorts and commonly found in outdoor candles
Citronella Essential Oil
Characteristics of Citronella Essential Oil
A slightly sweet and lemony, very top note based essential oil
Common Uses of Citronella Essential Oil
Citronella essential oil us a good all round oil, used widely in aromatherapy by both burning and skin application.
Skin
Citronella contains methyl isoeugenol that has natural antibacterial properties and thus is often used in wound care. Citronella is often used in haircare products to promote a healthy scalp.
Mind
Precautions when using Citronella Essential Oil
As with all essential oils avoid during pregnancy. You should take care when using citronella for aromatherapy inhalation, especially in closed conditions. Inhalation of pure citronella oil can use nose and throat irritation and trigger acute inflammation of the airways.
Citronella Essential Oil Technical Information
Criteria | Information |
Latin Name |
Cymbopogon nardus |
Inci |
Cymbopogon nardus (Citronella) Leaf Oil |
Plant Family |
Graminae |
Extraction Method |
The oil is steam distilled from the dried grass. Steam distillation of Cymbopogon (lemongrass), the fresh grass uses large amounts of energy and yields a lower quality oil, so dried grass is the preferred method. |
Country of Origin |
China |
Purity |
100% Pure Essential Oil, therapeutic grade |
Natural Constituents |
Citronellic (Acid), Borneol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Nerol (Alcohol), Citral, Citronallal (Aldehydes), Camphene, Dipentene, Limonene (Terpenes). |
Cas No. |
8000-29-1/89998-15-2 |
Einecs No. |
289-753-6/289-753-6 |
Blends well with |
Citronella blends well with Geranium, Lemongrass and Ho Leaf Oil |
Technical Documents |
Please see the Technical Tab below for SDS, Allergens information and IFRA Certificates |
Historically Citronella is found in insect repellants both topically and with aromatherapy
- Blends Well With:
- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Pine
- Contraindications:
- Avoid During Pregnancy, Avoid if you have Sensitive Skin, Use in Small Amounts
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Latin Name:
- Cymbopogon nardus
- Traditional Physical Properties:
- Perspiration control, Controlling Oily Skin
- Part of Plant Used:
- Dried Grass
- Purity:
- 100% Pure
- Scent:
- A slightly sweet and lemony, very top note based essential oil
- Key Benefits:
- Insect Repellent
- Traditional Emotional Use:
- Mind Clarifying
- Traditional Skin Use:
- Insect repellent
- Size:
- 10ml
- HS Code:
- 33012941
- HS Description:
- Citronella Essential Oil
- HS Country:
- GB
- HS Composition:
- Viscous Liquid
Ingredients
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Citronella Leaf Essential Oil Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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Citronella Leaf Essential Oil Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
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Citronella Leaf Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis (COA)
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Citronella Leaf Essential Oil Allergens Declaration
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