Aadrea Citronella essential oil is derived from freshly cut or partially dried grasses, (Cymbopogon nardus (Rendal) “Ceylon type” and “Java type”, whose plant structure consists of a red pigmented stem.
There is citronella odomos, as well, which is a potted plant, with fern-like leaves and also yields oil with similar chemical properties.
Citronella essential oil is a pale yellow to yellowish brown mobile liquid with a slightly sweet, floral, rosy or lemon- like scent. Its appearance is clear, sometimes opalescent. The main active component(s) in a typical oil sample are: Citronellal (30 – 40%), Geraniol (20 – 25%), Citronellol (9 – 14%), Limonene (2 – 5%), Cytronellyl acetate, Geranium acetate, Elemol, and others.
Top Uses
Aromatherapy - Uplift your mood, relax body and mind, deodorise and clear airborne bacteria, relief from pain and arthritis inflammation, helps weight loss and lower cholesterol
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