This listing is for steam distilled 100% pure Citronella Essential Oil We steam distill at our facility as to provide you with a top quality essential oil and a price to put a smile on your face. 1/3 oz, 1 oz, and 3.4 oz are packaged in glass bottles 4, 8 oz, 16 oz, 32, 1 gallon oz are packaged in food grade sturdy plastic We can supply any amount of oil needed to anywhere in the world. Please note this item primarily will dispatch in plastic however may at times may arrive in glass. Citronella essential oil has the ability to clear the mind, refresh rooms, soften the skin, and acts as an antibacterial and anti fungal agent. It has a slightly sweet, lemony smell. Extracted from a hardy grass native to Sri Lanka and Java, this aromatic perennial plant grows about 3 feet high and is a popular ingredient in wax candles, insect repellants, and is widely used in perfumes, soaps, skin lotions and deodorants. Citronella oil is extracted by thesteam distillation of finely chopped fresh, dried or partially-dried grass. The main chemical components of citronella oil are citronellic acid, borneol, citronellol, geraniol, nerol, citral, citronellal, camphene, dipentene and limonene. The therapeutic properties of citronella oil include acting as an antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and stimulant. Citronella oil’s most useful quality is that of it being an insect repellent in addition to providing an invigorating scent for soaps, perfumes, etc. It is best used in a spray, a diffuser or on a cotton ball amongst linen. It is also useful in ridding cats and dogs of fleas. Furthermore, citronella oil helps to clear the mind and has a general toning and tonic effect on the body. It is helpful with colds, flu and minor infections and also has deodorizing qualities. The antiseptic properties of Citronella make it a great addition to cleaning supplies. It also has an excellent effect on clearing the mind. It may be used for combating excessive perspiration and for balancing oily skin, as well as fighting intestinal parasites and bringing down fever. When included in a cream or lotion, citronella oil is most useful to keep the tropical wearer safe from mosquitoes that cause malaria. It also has a dramatic freshening effect on fatigued individuals Citronella oil blends well with It blends well with bergamot, geranium, lemon, orange, lavender and pine. Citronella oil may irritate sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy. The item “Highest Quality Citronella Essential Oil Sizes 10 ml 1 Gallon. PLASTIC” is in sale since Sunday, January 5, 2014. This item is in the category “Health & Beauty\Natural & Alternative Remedies\Aromatherapy”. The seller is “healthbeautynaturaloils” and is located in Santa Barbara, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Health & Beauty Natural Oils
- Gender: Unisex