Citronella Oil
LAKESSENCE Citronella Oil
It’s Warm, citrusy, and wood scent, and has a pale to dark yellow color.
LAKESSENCE Citronella Oil is obtained from Cymbopogon nardus which is native to Sri Lanka (previously Ceylon). Ceylon citronella oil has a warm, citrusy, and wood scent, and has a pale to dark yellow color. Ceylon Citronella contain 1.5 %- 3.0 % of pure essential oils. The major growing areas can be found in Hambantota and Rathnapura districts in Sri Lanka.
LAKESSENCE Citronella Essential oils’ Consists of Geraniol (18–20%), limonene (9–11%), methyl isoeugenol (7–11%), citronellol (6–8%), and citronellal (5–15%).
LAKESSENCE Citronella Oil Features
- Extracted from 100% of Ceylon varieties
- 100 % Pure and Natural. Not blended with any other oils
- Minimum 18 % of Geraniol
- High Concentration Formula
- Superior aroma therapy quality
- Zero additives; No artificial or natural flavors.
Description
Family Name: Poaceae
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part Used: Grass
Appearance: Pale Yellow Colored
Odour: Slightly sweet, lemony smell.
Products and Uses
The oil extracted from leaves and other aerial parts of the plant is the commercial product of importance.
Citronella Oils is rich with following properties
- Naturally repels insects
- Fights free radical damage
- Fights bacteria and fungi
- Reduces inflammation
- Promotes relaxation
- Fights respiratory infections
- Supports digestive/intestinal health
- Relieves muscle pain
- Helps control pets’ behaviour
Citronella oil is used in following industries.
- Cosmetic industry,
- Soap and detergent manufacturing,
- Polish, paint and in insecticide industry.
- Mosquito repellent Industry
- Indigenous medicine as well as in Pharmaceutical industry
- Flavouring food and It is an Alcoholic drinks in certain countries