Citronella

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Nardus

Botany and Origins: Citronella is a tall-tufted long-life perennial grass with narrow, highly aromatic leaves. It comes from the Poaceae family which are a group of flowering grasses which Lemongrass also belongs to. This invigorating essential oil is the ‘Ceylon type’, native to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). You'll find that our Citronella has a rose nuance due to a high geraniol content and as such is more pleasant in scent than the Citronella Java type (Winterianus). 

History: Although its origins are not recorded, Citronella has long been used by the people of Southern India, Sri Lanka and Java. Poultices were made to soothe abrasions and bruises and the highly aromatic oil used extensively in perfuming. 

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Plant Part: Leaves

Aromatic Scent: Warm, revitalising, citrus and woody.

Fragrance Note: Top

Blending: Stimulating, sweet and refreshing, Citronella blends well with Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lemongrass, Orange, Peppermint, Rose Geranium and Vanilla.

Aromatic blending is a combination of creativity and science. Essential oils will evaporate at different rates because of their molecular compositions. Oils that evaporate the quickest, usually within 1-2 hours, are called top notes. Oils that evaporate within 2-4 hours are considered middle notes and oils that take the longest time to evaporate - up to a few days - are referred to as base notes. Each of our oils have the fragrance 'Note' listed on the bottle. We recommend the following formula in creating your personal blend: Top note: 2-3 drops; Middle note: 4-8 drops; Base note: 1-3 drops. 

We can feel a little different each day, so follow your nose and intuition when blending for your personal preference. 

Use: 2-3 drops in diffuser, full body bath, foot bath or diluted in 10ml carrier oil for massage. 

Plant Compounds: geraniol, citronellal, citronellol, limonene, camphene, citronellyl acetate, geranyl formate, 1-borneol, B-caryophyllene, a-pinene, cis-ocimene, trans-ocimene, camphor, terpinen-4-ol, nerol, geranyl butyrate, methyl eugenol, elemol, methyl isoeugenol.

These are beneficial natural plant compounds and they differ between each essential oil, giving each oil its distinct natural properties.

Note: Australian Body essential oils are 100% pure & natural and are stringently tested for purity. Please consult a qualified practitioner for specific advice on the use of this 100% pure essential oil.