Citronella 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil by Edens Garden

Maybe the first thing you think of when learning about Citronella is bugs flying away from a campsite. It's true that Citronella is an extremely effective agent against mosquitoes and other pesky insects but it also has a myriad of other uses. Citronella is commonly used in soaps, detergents and cleaning products. Not only that, but Citronella is also incredibly calming and can be used to fight excessive perspiration and common colds. In traditional Chinese medicine, Citronella is used to help relieve joint pain and swelling. Edens Garden Citronella essential oil is sourced from Java, an island of Indonesia. Derived from the perennial and aromatic grass found in Java, the essential oil is extracted through steam distillation. It's lemony and woody aroma is very potent and is highly valued in the perfume industry. BOTANICAL NAME: Cymbopogon winterianus ORIGIN: Indonesia EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distillation PLANT PART: Grass NOTE: Top - Middle FAMILY: Poaceae SYNONYM: Citronella Java BLENDS WELL WITH: Eucalyptus, Lavender, and other camphoraceous and floral aromas AROMA: Citrusy, sweet, green, and herbaceous CONSISTENCY: Thin COLOR: Clear **Euro droppers are not included with 100 & 250 ml bottles** SAFETY: Dilute to a maximum of 18.2% when using topically. Using more than the recommended dilution can cause adverse reactions such as skin sensitization SHELF LIFE: 2 Years