This Incredible Oil has anti-fungal properties, treats parasitic infections and really helps in wound healing. It can be used as an insect repellent. It has been used in Indonesia and China for years to treat infections, rashes, and many other health conditions. It is used as a flavoring agent in food. It can be used by diluting it in oil or lotion, before applying it to your skin.
Camphene, Citronellal, Dipentene (Limonene), Geraniol, Nerol, Methyl Cugenol, borncol, Thujyl alcohol and Geranyl are some of the chemicals present in Citronella oil.
It is credited the several therapeutic properties listed as antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and as a stimulant.