| Common name |
Citronella |
| Botanical name |
Cymbopogon nardus |
| Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
| Plant Part |
leaves |
| Country of Origin |
Vietnam |
| Note |
Top |
| Appearance |
yellow to brown mobile liquid |
| Aroma |
fresh woody lemon aroma |
| Major Constituents |
geraniol, limonene, citronellol, camphene, methyl isoeugenol, borneol, citronellal, geranyl formate, β-carophyllene, α-pinene |
| Properties |
uplifting, antiseptic, deodorant, cooling |
| Traditional Uses |
insect repellant, minor infections, depression, fatigue and headaches, excess perspiration, oily skin |
| Blends well with |
bergamot, cedarwood, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree |
| Cautions |
Generally considered safe, but may cause dermatitis in some people. May be best avoided during pregnancy. |
