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Citronella Oil | Citronella Essential Oil

Citronella Oil | Citronella Essential Oil

Citronella Oil | Citronella Essential Oil

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Citronella  Essential Oil

 

Cymbopogon nardus

 

 

 

Extracted from the leaves of the Cymbopogon Nardus plant, Citronella oil is put to many uses in cosmetics, medicine, soap-making, etc.  Tracing its origins to Sri Lanka, citronella oil was largely used as an insect-repellant for an extended period of time till other uses were discovered gradually. Now the oil is produced in many countries including India, South Africa, Brazil, Taiwan, Mexico, etc. This oil is a light yellowish in color.

 

Citronella oil - Benefits

  • Most common use has been as an insect-repellant.
  • Heals infections resulting from wounds and infections.
  • Citronella oil is very effective against body odor and for the same reason is an active ingredient in deodorants and perfumes.
  • Citronella oil provides great relief from muscle spasm.
  • Skin-rub using citronella oil stimulates the blood circulation.
  • This essential oil is very useful in overcoming depression.
  • Citronella oil flushes out toxins from the stomach and keeps it free from infections.
  • Methyl isoeugenol present in this oil is largely responsible for eliminating bacterial growth from the body.

 

Citronella oil – Properties

  • Citronella oil, the wonder anti-depressant helps you get rid of depression blues because of the calming effect it has on the body and the mind.
  • Its rich anti-odor properties make it an essential element in the production of body deodorants and perfumes.
  • This oil is diuretic in nature thereby increasing the formation of urine resulting in removal of toxins from the body and controlling the body weight in the process.
  • Citronella oil as a vermifuge helps get rid of intestinal worms.
  • It is considered to be a very good anti-inflammatory substance because of its ability to cure inflammations in intestine, liver and the stomach area.
  • Anti-spasmodic properties help in providing relief from muscular spasm.
  • Presence of methyl isoeugen in citronella oil is largely responsible for it being an excellent anti-bacterial product.
  • Lastly, one of the most important properties demonstrated by citronella oil is its insect-repellant nature.

 The usage of this essential oil has increased over a period of time and its widespread popularity is a testament to its high therapeutic value. 

 

 

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