- Citronella Essential Oil 50MlNatural Insect Repellent & Aromatherapy

Name: - Citronella Essential Oil 50MlNatural Insect Repellent & Aromatherapy
Brand: B&Q

B&Q

Latin Name: Cymbopogon Nardus. Part of Plant Used: Dried Grass. Source: Java. Extraction Method: Steam Distillation. This Citronella Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and stems of the Cymbopogon species, especially Cymbopogon nardus. Citronella oil is famous as a plant-based insect repellent, a bio-pesticide with a non-toxic mode of action, and has been registered for this use in the USA since 1948. The main producers are Indonesia and China, who together make about 40% of the world's citronella essential oil. Other than being useful as an insect repellent for the skin, this oil is good for excessive perspiration, oily skin and hair, and works as a deodorant. It is said to soothe pain due to rheumatism and arthritis and resist flu, colds, and minor infections. The oil is good for the digestive system to heal colitis, intestinal infections, and get rid of intestinal parasites. It eases menstrual cramps and pain, and speeds up the heartbeat. Used in a vaporiser, it is known to dispel fatigue, headaches, and neuralgia, and create a mood of cheer and optimism. Avoid use during pregnancy and in children under 3. Do not consume internally. Cultures in India, Egypt, and elsewhere used Cymbopogon grasses to repel insects, especially mosquitoes. People settled near rivers and water bodies, which brought an abundance of insects and mosquitoes that spread disease. Using this grass as a repellent was a matter of life and death at that time.