Citronella, Wildcrafted

Pure, Therapeutic Citronella essential oil, Wildcrafted Product Details Sale : 20% Off Botanical name Cymbopogon nardus rendle (Andropogon nardus, Cymbopogon winterianus) Extraction method / Source Steam distillation of the leaves Aroma Sweet, fresh, lemony Note Top Odor Intensity 3 Key constituents Geraniol, Limonene, citronellol, camphene, 1-borneol, citronellal, geraniol formate Plant description Botanical family: Poaceae or Gramineae (grasses) Regions of Production Sri Lanka Growing Practices Plants indigenous to the region are harvested from the wild, away from pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Replanting is done yearly to ensure the availability of the species. History / Fun Facts Historically, Citronella was used by many cultures as a stimulant, to treat intestinal parasites, to relieve menstrual discomfort and to sanitize and deodorize surfaces. Properties Powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-parasitic (worms), insect repell