CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL AROMATHERAPY 100% PURE NATURAL GLASS BOTTLE 1 OZ, 30 ml

Citronella 100% Pure Aromatherapy Essential Oil (Java)

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Winterianus

Plant Part: Grass

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Indonesia

Package/Form:

0.6 oz - 2.2 oz: Amber Glass Bottle w/ Euro Dropper or Phenolic Cap.

4 oz - 16 oz: Amber Plastic Bottle.

Description: Citronella Oil is extracted from a resilient grass (Cymbopogon Winterianus) native to Sri Lanka and Java. It is a very aromatic perennial that grows approximately 1 meter (3 feet) in height.

Color: Clear light yellow to brownish liquid.

Aromatic Scent: Citronella Java Oil has a well rounded lemon citrus scent, though it is much softer than actual Lemon. It also has subtle wood tones.

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Bergamot, Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Lavender and Pine.

Common Uses: Citronella Essential Oil is credited with having beneficial aromatic properties, and most people will associate it with its delightful scent. It is often used in combination with Cedarwood to produce pleasant-smelling patio candles and torches. Citronella is also used in deodorants and in conditioners for oily skin and hair.

Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

Benefits: Bruises, colds, exhaustion, excessive perspiration, fatigue, fever, headaches, infections, insect bites and stings, insect repellant, oily skin, stomach spasms. Citronella oil can be used to make your own outdoor candles for those late summer nights.

History: Citronella's lovely, soothing scent has been appreciated throughout history, and it is once again becoming a product of choice for health-conscious customers.

Shelf Life and Storage from the time of distillation:

Approximately 3 – 4 years.

It is impossible to say exactly what an essential oil shelf life will be. The storage conditions will vary and make a significant difference. If the essential oil has been received directly from the distiller shortly after distillation and the glass bottle is kept dark, full, closed, and cool, we can make some generalizations.

Note that if an essential oil begins to appear cloudy, thicker, or if it smells more acidic, it has likely begun to oxidize.

Cautions: Citronella may irritate sensitive skin. It may be sensitizing to those with hay fever. Avoid use during pregnancy.