| Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) is in the grass family | | | | nerve pain, digestive and intestinal problems, anxiety, |
| (Poaceae or Gramineae) and is obtained through | | | | skin problems like acne, eczema, and oily skin? |
| steam distillation of the leaves. It is a tall, aromatic, | | | | Citronella's mail effect is that of being an insect |
| perennial grass found in Sri Lanka. Many will recognize | | | | repellent and as an anti-infectious agent. Citronella can |
| this fragrance since it is used widely as an insect | | | | be diluted one part essential oil to one part mixing oil. |
| repellant. However, it has many powerful properties. | | | | It can be diffused, directly inhaled, or even taken as |
| Traditionally many cultures have used this oil to treat | | | | a dietary supplement. Citronella mixes well with |
| intestinal parasites, menstrual problems, and it has | | | | cedarwood for insect repelling. It also mixes well with |
| been used as a stimulant. For centuries it has been | | | | geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange, and pine. |
| used for sanitizing and deodorizing surfaces. It is used | | | | Citronella is non-toxic, non-irritant but may cause |
| in Chinese traditional medicine for rheumatic pain. | | | | dermatitis in some individuals. |
| Today we consider citronella to be a powerful | | | | To learn more about Citronella and other essential oils |
| antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, insect-repellent, | | | | you might want to consider becoming a certified |
| anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anti worms. | | | | aromatherapist. Educational courses in healing energy |
| Bugs simply don't like its fragrance. But did you know | | | | and aromatherapy can help you understand how |
| that it is also good for respiratory infections, muscle | | | | essential oils heal the body/mind/spirit. |