Citronella Citratus Essential Oil

Botanical name: 

Cymbopogon citratus

Process of obtaining

Complete distillation by steam distillation

Characteristics:

Citronella Citratus Essential Oil is very versatile in aromatherapy. 

It is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, and has a fresh, lemony scent. 

It is a pleasant and purifying deodorant ingredient.

Lemongrass is antiseptic, deodorant and tonic. In aromatherapy, it is used for its antidepressant, comforting properties, as well as to treat problem skin.

Properties:

Digestion

Stimulates the digestive system.

Nervous tension

Soothing in diffusion and inhalation.

Mosquito repellent

In diffusion or on clothes, the scent of citronella repels insects.

Joint pain

Applied in massage on sensitive areas, helps to relieve rheumatic and articular pains.

Vasodilator, improves blood circulation

Calming

Anti-inflammatory

Tissue tonic

Antiperspirant and good for natural deodorants

Use:

Diffusion

A few drops of citronella essential oil in a diffuser to repel mosquitoes, possibly in synergy with geranium bourbon essential oil.

    Internal use

    In case of difficult digestion, a drop of citronella on a sugar or a spoon of yogurt or honey.

    Massage

    A few drops of citronella essential oil diluted in a vegetable oil for osteoarticular pains.

    Bath

    Dilute a few drops of citronella essential oil in the bath against stress and nervous tension.

    Anti-mosquito

    Dilute 5% essential oil of citronella and 5% essential oil of geranium bourbon in a vegetable oil to prepare a body repellent.

 In massage or in friction, for the relaxation of the nervous system.

Put a drop of citronella essential oil in a natural balm or cream base to make a very good deodorant.

In local application in synergy with essential oils of Roman Chamomile or Lavender to fight against sinusitis

In local oily unction

In diffusion with Peppermint to remove bad smells