Essential Oil 500ml - Citronella

Latin name: Cymbopogon Nardus.

Part of the plant used: dried herb

Source: Java

Extraction method: steam distillation.

Citronella oil is steam distilled from the leaves and

stems of Cymbopogon plant species, especially

Cymbopogon nardus. Citronella oil is famous as

plant-based insect repellent, a biopesticide with a

non-toxic mode of action, and has been registered for

This use in the US since 1948. The main countries for

Indonesia and China are the main producers of this oil, which together

They produce around 40% of the world's citronella essential oil.

Besides being useful as an insect repellent for

This oil is good for excessive perspiration and oily skin.

It's good for skin and hair, and works as a deodorant. It is said that

It soothes pain from rheumatism and arthritis, and helps fight off the flu, colds, and minor infections. The oil is beneficial for the digestive system, helping to heal colitis and intestinal infections, and eliminating intestinal parasites. It relieves menstrual cramps and pain, and increases heart rate. Used in a vaporizer, it is known to alleviate fatigue, headaches, and neuralgia, and promote a positive and optimistic mood. Avoid use during pregnancy and in children under 3 years old. Do not ingest.

Ancient cultures in India, Egypt, and other regions where Cymbopogon grasses grew used them to repel insects, especially mosquitoes. In those times, people settled near rivers and other bodies of water. While this was beneficial in many ways, it also meant a large number of insects, particularly mosquitoes, which caused disease and death. Therefore, using this grass as a repellent was a matter of life and death.