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Citronella Essential Oil (cymbopogon nardus)

Citronella Essential Oil (cymbopogon nardus)

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The citronella essential oil comes from the freshly dried tropical grass. It naturally grown by the sea, and the best of the citronella oil comes from Sri Lanka, Java and the Seychelles, ours comes from Java. The citronella is well known as an excellent insect repellent. Best used in sprays and diffusers in summer to keep bugs away. Used extensively in the making of perfumes, soaps, skin lotions, detergents, and cosmetics. The oil is strongly antiseptic and has an even stronger aromatic, lemony scent.

Latin name: Cymbopogon nardus.

Family: Graminae.

Plant part used: The cut grass.

Extraction: By steam distillation of the cut grass.

Aroma: Slightly sweet and lemony.

Blends well with: Bergamot, cedarwood, lemon, frankincense, egyptian geranium, pine, neroli, cajeput, peppermint, petitgrain, sage, ylang ylang and Rose.

Please allow an extra 2/3 days delivery for 500ml and 1 litre size essential oils.

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