Description

(*CAUTION: Essential oils are NOT safe for internal use.  For external use only.  Do not apply directly to skin without first properly diluting with a carrier oil.)

Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Nardus)

1 Dram, Undiluted

COMMON NAME :  Citronella

SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Cymbopogon Nardus

OTHER NAMES :  Citronella Grass

FAMILY :  Poaceae

SPIRITUAL / METAPHYSICAL ASSOCIATIONS and CORRESPONDENCES WITH CITRONELLA :

• Element: Air
• Planet: Mercury
• Day: Wednesday
• Direction: East
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Chakra: 3^rd Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
• Energy: Yin
• Gender: Masculine
• Candle Color: Yellow
• Spirit Animal: Yellow Ants
• Deity or God / Goddess Association: Hermes

Parts Used:  leaves

Description:  Citronella oil is made from Citronella grass. The oil is most commonly used on the skin as a mosquito and other flying insect repellent. The oil is also often used to make insect-repelling candles. Spraying the oil, 2 Tbsp mixed with 1 cup of water or rubbing alcohol, is said to be an effective repellent of mice and rats.

Citronella Essential Oil is also used to prevent the growth or spread of harmful bacteria. It is commonly used for its antimicrobial, cleansing, disinfecting, freshening, and deodorizing properties.

Citronella oil has also been used topically to eliminate head and body lice.

Historical Uses:  antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, disinfectant, insect repellent, rodent repellent, head lice

Mystical Intentions:  asperging, cleansing

Smell:  Medium, fresh, warm, spicy, clove-like, citrus-lemony aroma

Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus) is native to tropical areas. Belonging to the same family, Citronella is often confused with Lemongrass as they look and grow very much the same. The easiest way to tell them apart is that Lemongrass has off-white pseudo stems while those of Citronella are reddish.

The essential oil is made by steam distillation, where steam is passed through the grass to pull out the oil.

Contraindications & Toxicity:

• For some people, may cause skin reactions or irritation.
• Unsafe if inhaled. Lung damage has been reported.
• Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Avoid contact with eyes, nose, ears, or other sensitive areas.
• Citronella plants are toxic to pets.

Constituents: 

• Ammonium carbamate
• Carbinol
• Neophytadiene
• Transgeraniol
• Phenol-methoxy
• Norolean
• Benzofuran
• Guaiacol
• Hexadecen-phytol
• Beta-citronellol
• Trans-caryophyllene

Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources

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