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Used to make my own citronella candles that actually work!
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Citronella, Java Essential Oil 100% PURE, THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OIL |
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COMMON NAME | Citronella |
BOTANICAL NAME | Cymbopogon winterianus |
PLANT PARTS USED | Leaf |
EXTRACTION METHOD | Distillation |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Indonesia |
Citronella has been used throughout the world as an insect repellent before synthetic repellents were introduced. It is still widely used as a natural non-toxic alternative, with the added advantage of its fresh scent and refreshing properties. Nature/Essence – Refreshing & Protective |
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![]() Citronella has antiseptic properties and is also used for oily skin. |
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![]() Citronella is a key ingredient in natural insect repellent sprays or applications for the body. It is also a good oil to include in natural deodorant or foot sprays, helping with excessive perspiration and odour, and refreshing the feet or body. Citronella can be useful as an inhalation during colds or illness. |
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![]() The fresh scent of Citronella has an uplifting effect when you’re at a low ebb mentally and emotionally. |
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![]() Add Citronella to candles, room sprays or a diffuser for natural non-toxic insect repellent activity in the home and to refresh and purify the air. |
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BLENDS WELL WITH Bergamot, Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Lavender and Pine. |
Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow-brown mobile oil | |
Odour Description | Sharp, characteristic with floral undertones | |
Main Constituents | Citronellal, geraniol, citronellol | |
Specific Gravity | Min 0.878 | Max0.887 |
Optical Rotation | Min -5.0 | Max +2.0 |
Refractive Index | Min 1.463 | Max1.476 |
Used to make my own citronella candles that actually work!
Perfect for my home cleaning and cosmetic products, hopeful it will keep some bugs aware come summertime
Awesome for outdoor essential oil burning,
Keeping mosquitos at bay.