Citronella Essential Oil, Therapeutical Grade
Fragrance: Fresh, slightly woody, grassy and green, the Java oil is finer in fragrance.
Perfumery Note: Top
Blends well with:
A lot of different oils, “lifting” a blend to make it appear more energetic and lively. Lavender, neroli, ylang ylang, rose, sandalwood, frankincense, geranium, fennel, tea tree, resinous essential oils and many others.
Commonly used in place of Lemon Verbena and Melissa for economic reasons.
External Application:
Use compresses (mix 5-10 drops of citronella oil with 1/4 litre of water and soak a towel with it) on the forehead or arms to regain lost energy. Mixed with a pure plant oil (massage) it has anti-spasmodic and anti inflammatory properties. Use for pelvic pain, rheumatism, arthritis. Also helps with (stress-related) perspiration. Strong anti-fungal properties. Effective in repelling body- and head lice.
Mix with vinegar to clean kitchen counter tops and stove tops.
Internal Application:
2 drops of citronella oil mixed with herbal tea have a blood-purifying, antiseptic and stimulating effect.
In the Diffuser:
As an air-purifier, mosquito repellent, owers the rate of errors when working on computers (improves concentration), brightens up the world when suffering under lack of energy and depressions (especially stress-related) colds and flu, problems with airways.
SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
Skin-irritant in high concentration.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are potent plant extracts! Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. Keep all essential oils securely out of child’s reach. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always avoid mucous membranes and eyes. If you are pregnant or have any medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified medical practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils for children and use only the gentlest oils at very low concentrations; it is safest to consult a qualified medical / aromatherapy practitioner. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using any oil. Essential oils may attack plastics and varnished surfaces! And here’s another fact that most of us would be rather unaware of... many essential oils are highly flammable!
DISCLAIMER
Any information provided is only general information and is not to be considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate / effective / safe. It is not in our intention to make any medical claims associated with any of our products, and the information provided should not be used to replace sound medical advice.