Citronella
( Cymbopogon winterianus )
Vibrant, joyful mood restorer
Antimicrobial, antiviral, insect repellent, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiallergic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic and febrifuge
Source of oil: India
Plant parts: Leaves/Grass
Main components: Citronellol, Citronellal, Geraniol, Elemol, Limonene
Usage: Diffusion, Topical, Home
Benefits: Popularly used as a mosquito repellant, its light, lemony fragrance freshens the air both indoors and outdoors. Its soft, subtle aromatic notes are blended in perfumes as well as with the essential oils of lemongrass, palmarosa and lavender.
Citronella has powerful antifungal and wound healing benefits. Due to its diaphoretic properties, it helps reduce inflammation and fever at very low dilutions (0.3%).
Caution: Keep away from children and pregnant women in closed room diffusion
