Citronella Essential Oil

Description

Key Benefits of Citronella Essential Oil:

• Insect Repellent Superstar: Most renowned for its mosquito-repelling properties, Citronella Oil is commonly found in products like mosquito candles, insect coils, and repellent sprays.
• Relieves Spasms: Citronella Oil can help soothe muscle spasms, menstrual cramps, and even respiratory and nervous system spasms, making it a natural aid for persistent coughs.
• Aromatherapy Booster: Citronella’s bright, uplifting aroma is known to ease negative emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote mental clarity.
• Headache & Nausea Relief: Its uplifting qualities can help alleviate headaches, migraines, and even reduce nausea.
• Natural Deodorizer: With strong deodorizing and antibacterial properties, Citronella Oil helps control odour-causing bacteria, making it ideal for natural deodorants, body sprays, perfumes, and room fresheners.
• Supports Weight Loss: When inhaled, Citronella has been shown to reduce appetite, lower cholesterol, and slow weight gain, making it an intriguing tool for weight management.
• Antiseptic Power: Citronella Oil’s antiseptic properties make it a key ingredient in soaps, detergents, and household cleaners.

Promotes Healing: Its wound-healing abilities help speed up the recovery of cuts, sores, and bug bites, while also being effective for soothing acne, eczema, and dermatitis.

How to Use Citronella Essential Oil

• Diffuse: Add a few drops to your aromatherapy diffuser to ease mental stress, enhance clarity, and naturally repel flying insects.
• On-the-Go Roller: Mix 4-6 drops of Citronella Oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil in a 15ml roller bottle. Apply to wrists, temples, behind the ears, and the bottoms of your feet for quick stress relief or protection from insects.
• Quick Remedy: Place 1-2 drops on a tissue and inhale from a distance, or smell directly from the bottle for a fast pick-me-up.
• Insect Repellent: Use in your diffuser or apply topically (diluted) to ward off mosquitoes and other pests.
• Body Wash: Add 3-4 drops to your body wash for a natural way to reduce body odour and bacteria.
• Shampoo: Add 3-4 drops to your shampoo to regulate oil production, reduce dandruff, and calm frizz.
• Cramp Relief: Dilute a few drops in a carrier oil or moisturizer and apply to your abdomen for menstrual cramp relief. You can also apply it to your chest and back to ease spasmodic coughing.

Topical Dilution Guidelines

• General Use: 2-4% dilution (4-8 drops per 10ml)
• Facial Application: 1-2% dilution (2-4 drops per 10ml)

Botanical Name:  Cymbopogon Winterianus CT. Jowit

Country of origin:  India

Part of plant used:  Grass (Steam Distilled)

Colour: Yellowish liquid

Odour:  Citrus aroma

Storage:  Store in a cool dark place

Caution: It is safest to consult with a qualified medical or aromatherapy practitioner before implementing essential oils into your lifestyle.  Keep away from children and pets.  Avoid use during pregnancy.  External use only.