All About Citronella Oil

Category: Essential Oil Published: 07 Mar, 2020

About Citronella Oil :

Index

Essence of Citronella Oil
History of Citronella Oil
Citronella Oil Benefits

Citronella Oil Uses
Varieties of Citronella Oil
Contraindications

In Essence:

The two main varieties of Citronella are Java & Ceylon; essential oils are derived from the leaves by the steam distillation method.
It is sometimes confused for lemongrass as they look related in character, growth & processing method & these belong to the same plant family.
It is used in aromatherapy as it slows the growth of dangerous airborne bacteria, uplifts cool moods & relaxes the body & mind. It is known to reduce muscle spasms & boost energy.
It is used in cosmetics as it can disinfect & refresh foul body odors, kills head lice, slows the signs of aging & improves the skin's absorption.
It protects the skin from sun damage, boosts volume & removes tangles.
It is used in medicines as it eliminates & prevents the growth of fungus on wounds, relieves spasms & gas, stimulates & improves circulation.

History:

It has a rich, fresh, uplifting scent that is similar to lemon. Citronella got its name for the French word meaning 'Lemon balm'. It is sometimes confused for lemongrass as they look related in character, growth & processing method & these belong to the same plant family.

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These are known as 'cousins' as they belong to the same family. This plant is in a reddish color. It is used in regular medicinal remedies. It is also used as a seasoning agent for culinary purposes.

Benefits of Citronella Oil:

Here are the properties of the Citronella oil :

Citronella oil is used in aromatherapy as it slows the growth of harmful airborne bacteria, uplifts negative moods & relaxes the body & mind. It is known to reduce muscle spasms & boost energy. It eases & uplifts the negative sentiments like sadness, anxiety & stress by relaxing the body & mind. It eases the menstrual cramps & alleviates the discomforts of the coughs. It is fresh & has a fresh citrus-like scent. It has cleansing & refreshing quality that makes the citronella an ideal component in natural room sprays.

Citronella oil is used in cosmetics as it can disinfect & refresh foul body odors, discounts head lice, slows the signs of aging & enhances the skin's reception. It protects the skin from sun damage, boosts volume & removes tangles. It has the ability to boost the skin's absorption of moisture & balances oil production. It promotes & maintains rejuvenated complexion. It promotes the healing of skin conditions. It has the strength to slow the signs of aging. It heals the wounds & swelling.

Citronella oil is used in medicines as it eliminates & prevents the growth of fungus on wounds, relieves spasms & gas, stimulates & improves circulation. It provides relief to intestinal pain & menstrual cricks. It improves & stimulates the circulation, it reduces the swelling & pain.it soothes the inflammation that happens in the digestive system.

Uses:

It is used in aromatherapy as it can enhance the concentration & promotes mental clarity. It is used in diffusers for individual preference. It clams & ground the body & mind by reducing the conflicting emotions.
It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial & expectorant characteristics. It gives relief from the pain of the respiratory system.
It is used in cosmetics; it eliminates the body odor that is caused by the bacteria under the arm.
It is used to promote the younger look & smoother complexion. It naturally reduces the appearance of blemishes & the formation of acne. It can be used in the shampoo as it eliminates the excess oil, dandruff & infections. It calms frizz, soften the strands, and soothe the scalp.
It is used in medicines as it soothes cuts & wounds. It provides relief from bacterial infections. It stimulates digestion & reduces menstrual cramps.

Guide to Citronella Oil Varieties & Benefits:

Varieties of Citronella Oil	Country of Origin	Benefits
CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL (JAVA)	Indonesia	Be pale yellow to yellowish-brown in color Exude a sharp, intense, and lasting lemon-like scent with subtle musky and woody undertones Be a top note of the medium aroma Be an ideal insect repellant Balance oil production on the face and scalp, thus benefitting those with oily hair and acne Exhibit diuretic, sedative, digestive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, detoxifying, and hypotensive properties Soothe inflammation that causes arthritis and headaches Exhibit cleansing, anti-microbial effects that make it ideal for use in natural deodorants, air fresheners, and hair and body cleansers Have qualities that promote skin and hair health by facilitating moisture absorption, the healing of infections, the repair of damage, and protection against pollutants Have a tonic effect on the body systems, making it ideal for addressing cold and flu symptoms Have a calming effect that promotes a positive mood and clearer thought with enhanced focus and mental clarity Be ideal for use in aromatherapy, natural insect repellents, skin and hair care products, and fragrances
CITRONELLA ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL	India	Share the same benefits as Citronella Essential Oil (Ceylon) Be ideal for use in natural products that require the use of Organic ingredients
CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL (CEYLON)	Sri Lanka	Be pale yellow to yellowish-brown in color Exude a sharp, intense, and lasting lemon-like scent with subtle musky and woody undertones Be a top note of the medium aroma Be an ideal insect repellant Balance oil production on the face and scalp, thus benefiting those with oily hair and acne Exhibit diuretic, sedative, digestive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, detoxifying, and hypotensive properties Soothe inflammation that causes arthritis and headaches Exhibit cleansing, anti-microbial effects that make it ideal for use in natural deodorants, air fresheners, and hair and body cleansers Have qualities that promote skin and hair health by facilitating moisture absorption, the healing of infections, the repair of damage, and protection against pollutants Have a tonic effect on the body systems, making it ideal for addressing cold and flu symptoms Have a calming effect that promotes a positive mood and clearer thought with enhanced focus and mental clarity Be ideal for use as an ingredient in natural moisturizers, soaps, and perfumes

Contraindications:

Consult a doctor before use if pregnant or nursing.
Never use near the eyes, inner ears or sensitive skin.
Keep away from children.

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