Citronella Essential Oil

Scientific name- Cymbopogon winterianu

Origin- India

Method of production- Steam distilled

Color- Yellowish brown

Aroma- Grassy, Floral

Citronella oil is an essential oil that’s made from the distillation of the Asian grass plant in the Cymbopogon genus. Citronella oil seems to be an effective antifungal agent. Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon.

Citronellol (6–8%), limonene (9–11%), and methyl isoeugenol (7–11%) are the main components of citronella oil.

Citronella essential oil has extensive health benefits that span across different bodily mechanisms. The therapeutic and curative properties of citronella oil come from the presence of umpteen nutritional elements including Vitamin A, C, D, B6, B12 and elements like sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Thanks to its reported anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, analgesic, hypotensive, and sedative properties, the oil offers multi-faceted benefits.

Key Benefits

1. It is a natural detoxifier that helps our body get rid of harmful toxic materials and sometimes, prevents them from being active in our body.
2. It works as a natural diuretic. Regular use of citronella oil can promote the production of urine, which ultimately accelerates the detoxification. It keeps our renal system as well as entire body healthy.
3. The essential oil is extremely helpful in curing problems related to fluid retention.
4.  It maintains the water balance in our body and helps us stay away from spasms or cramping of stomach muscles.
5. Citronella also has strong antiseptic, anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.
6. It reduces the chances of developing infections in various internal as well as external injuries and heals the wounds faster.
7. The oil is also an effective antidepressant. It helps people get rid of gloominess and mental fatigue. It also works as a great mood elevator.
8. Being an awesome detoxifier, citronella oil keeps our internal system clean and pure, which reflects on our skin. By using this oil, you can easily get a healthy and glowing skin.
9. Its antibacterial properties are helpful in reducing skin infections like acne, warts, boils, etc. The antiseptic nature of the oil also prevents the wounds and injuries from getting septic.
10.  Citronella oil on skin can aid our complexion to a great extent.
11. It improves the skin tone by making it smoother and also tightens up the skin pores effectively.
12. This essential oil is also a good insect repellent. It can be applied on the skin to avoid insect bites, which eventually prevents allergies.
13. The best use of citronella oil for hair is controlling oil on the scalp. It can be availed as spray and is very effective in eliminating excessive greasiness of hair.
14. Apart from conditioning oily scalp and hair, it soothes and softens them too.
15.  It also helps deal with frizzy hair by de-tangling the hair strands properly.