Description
Citronella is endemic to Southeast Asia – developed in wild but also cultivated form mainly in Thailand, Java, Sri Lanka, India, and New Guinea – and has more than 50 species, which belong to the family of plants under the common scientific name Cymbopogon. This named Cymbopogon Nardus comes from Ceylon and is cultivated for its essential oil.
Citronella’s essential oil comes from distillation of the herb and has a fresh, botanical, woody, lemonade. The main molecules of its chemotypical composition are terpenic aldehydes: sitonelal and alcohol: geraniol & sitronellol, substances with significant tonic, antimicrobial and antiseptic activity.
We all know of wheatron oil as the most common natural protection against mosquitoes. In addition to its significant insect repellent, it also has great medicinal properties. In particular, it contributes to stimulating the nervous system and strengthen the body’s defense, as it combats fatigue and effectively contributes to the treatment of headaches, migraines, neuralgia and depression. In addition, it works therapeutic in cases of respiratory infections, such as colds and influenza, and is also ideal for the care of oily skin and hair. It also relieves the pain of rheumatism and arthritis, and is also considered an extraordinary anti -anti -articular. Finally, it is used to sterilize the kitchen benches, but also to protect the clothes from the dust.
Citronella’s essential oil combines very well with: bergamot, casset, cedar, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, mint, rosemary, sage, tea tree, thyme.
Attention! It should not be used by people with sensitive skin.