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Pure Essential Oil Citronella - 50ml

£19.00

essential oil citronella

Citronella Java has a well rounded lemon citrus scent having a subtle woody aroma. Having the Botanical Name of Cymbopogon Winterianus

Botonical Name  :   Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt

Country of Origin   :   Central Nepal

Color & Odor    :   Light yellow with Fresh & Sweet odor

Solubility  :   Soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 vol. of 80% alcohol

Citronella Java has a well rounded lemon citrus scent having a subtle woody aroma. Having the Botanical Name of Cymbopogon Winterianus, the leaves of the plant are steam distilled to extract the oil. Citronella oil is extracted from a resilient grass (Cymbopogon nardus) native to Sri Lanka and Java.

COMMON NAMES:
Zeylanicum

CONSTITUENTS:
Volatile Oil, Tannin and mucilage, citronellot, geraniol, and citronella

BLENDS WITH:
Citronella Java blends well with most oils, but specifically well with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lavender and Pine.

USES:
Citronella Java is credited with having therapeutic properties as an antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and as a stimulant. Many commercial repellents contain Citronella Java, and it is often used in combination with Cedarwood to produce a pleasant smelling natural insect repellent. It is also used in soaps and candles, and has common applications in massage.


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This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 12 June, 2013.

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