Citronella of Ceylon,
Citronella of Ceylon, Indonesia
100% pure and natural essential oil
Botanical name: Cymbopogon nardus
Plant Part: aerial parts
Extraction method: steam distilled
Origin: Indonesia
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Crop type:
Conventional culture
Appearance:
Jaune pâle à jaune-brunâtre, liquide
Odor:
Citronnée, herbeuse, boisée, rosée
INCI:
Cymbopogun nardus (citronella) oil
CAS TSCA:
8000-29-1
Cautions and warnings:
Do not use pure essential oils. Essential oils are diluted in a vegetable oil when applied to the skin. Carry out a skin tolerance test in the crook of your elbow and wait 48 hours before using the oil on the skin. Do not use the essential oil if you notice a reaction such as redness, itching or stinging.
Keep out of reach of children.
If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the eye contour area, neither into the ears. In case of contact, apply a plenty of vegetable oil and take promptly medical advice.
If symptoms persist or worsen when using essential oil, consult a health care practitioner.
If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun.
Contraindications:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use essential oils.
Known adverse reactions:
If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache or an allergic reaction, discontinue use.
Storage:
Store in airtight, light-resistant container at room temperature.
Responsibility:
The information contained on our site is presented purely for information purposes and cannot, in any case, bind the responsibility of the company. In no way does this information constitute a recommendation for preventive or curative treatment, prescription or diagnosis, nor should it be considered as such.
Words by Anny Schneider
It repels mosquitoes and soothes their bites.
- Powerful anti-inflammatory, it has its place in synergies treating rheumatism, tendonitis and arthritis.
It regulates excessive sweating.
Origin of this essential oil
This essential oil of Ceylon citronella from Indonesia is distilled from the aerial parts of the plant.
Properties
- Mosquito repellent (preventative) and curative of mosquito bites
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiperspirant
- Lymphatic circulatory
Suggestions for use
⇒Always use it diluted in 80 to 90% neutral vegetable oil.
Cautions
Keep away from children, air, heat and light.⇒Avoid the face and subsequent exposure to the sun (risk of photosensitization).
More information
Ceylon citronella essential oil is described as fresh, oily, camphorated
According to Doctor JM. Morel (wikiphyto.org), Ceylon lemongrass essential oil has the following properties:
- Anti-infectious especially in the urogenital and cutaneous areas
- Moderately antibacterial but synergistic with antibiotic therapy by geraniol
- Antifungal activity on Trichosporon ovoides, agent of a mycosis of the scalp, with peppermint (Mentha piperita), Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus globulus)
- Antiacne, antibacterial on Propionibacterium acnes
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
- Anticonvulsant by activity on GABAergic neurotransmission (Verbena of India (Cymbopogon citratus) has a superior effect by citral, Java lemongrass (Cymbopogon winterianus) less by citronellal)
- Acaricide but less than pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
- Deodorant and atmospheric antiseptic
- Mosquito repellent, a mixture of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus) EO is insecticide and larvicide on the Aedes aegypti mosquito, vector of dengue fever
- Wasp repellent
This Ceylon Citronella essential oil is composed of:
- geraniol (18-20%),
- limonene (9-11%),
- methyl-isoeugenol (7-11%),
- citronellol (6-8%),
- and citronellal (5-15%)
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References
* L’aromathérapie énergétique - Lydia Bosson
* L’aromathérapie exactement - Pierre Franchomme, Roger Jolis et Daniel Pénoël
* L’aromathérapie, Se soigner par les huiles essentielles - Dr Valnet
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