Name: Citronella Essential Oil - Organic
SKU: CITRONELLA

Description

Well-known as an insect repellent, Citronella Essential Oil is cultivated from a tall shrub and a part of the lemongrass family. Originally from Sri Lanka, it is now cultivated throughout Southeast Asia.

Citronella Essential Oil has long been used in perfumery and also frequently features in soaps and candles. Increasingly, citronella is also finding therapeutic uses in aromatherapy thanks to its relaxing, stimulating properties.

Properties: Antimicrobial, Insecticide, Antifungal, Antibacterial

Perfumery Note: Middle

Aroma: Lemony, Soft, Sweet

Blends with: Geranium, Pine, Lemon, Lemon Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Pink Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Mandarin, Orange, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lemongrass, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Benefits

Respiratory support... Citronella Essential Oil is frequently used in candles to help open up airways, clear up congestion, and promote deep, calm breathing.

Relaxation... Citronella Essential Oil is commonly used in aromatherapy as a calming agent for the nervous system. It is also used to relieve stress and anxiety, and encourage uplifting, positive emotions.

Natural insect repellent... The most popular use of citronella is as a powerful and natural insect repellent, driving away pesky mosquitoes, fleas, and other undesirable insects.

Recipes

Easy breathing recipe

Organic Citronella Essential Oil

Frankincense Essential Oil

Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Simply diffuse an equal number of drops of each essential oil in your diffuser.

Insect Repellent Oil

1oz. Argan Oil

10 drops Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil

5 drops Geranium Essential Oil

5 drops Organic Citronella Essential Oil

Mix the essential oils together, then add to the Argan base. Apply the blend to the body to repel insects and mosquitos.

Relaxing anti-anxiety diffusion

Bergamot Essential Oil

Frankincense Essential Oil

Myrrh Essential Oil

Organic Citronella Essential Oil

All of these oils are known to reduce anxiety and promote positive emotions. Use them in equal parts with your diffuser, or mix and match them as you like.

Directions

How To Use Essential Oils

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