Ceylon Citronella Oil Citronella is a native product of Sri Lanka (previously Ceylon). Ceylon citronella oil has a warm, citrusy, and wood scent, and has a pale to dark yellow color. Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). It is utilized to remove worms or different parasites from the digestion tract. It is also used to control muscle fits, an increment of appetite, and increment in urine creation (as a diuretic) to diminish liquid maintenance. Some use applying to the skin to keep mosquitoes and other insects away. It is used as a flavoring in foods and beverages. This oil is also used as a fragrance agent in the manufacturing process of cosmetics and soaps. Ceylon Lemongrass Oil Lemongrass is a tropical, green plant. The evergreen lemongrass plant is also known as Cymbopogon exuosus. It is widely used in cooking in most of the countries. On the other hand, lemongrass is a home-grown medicinal plant for centuries. Lemongrass oil is extracted from the leaves and stalks of the lemongrass plant. The color of the oil is bright or pale yellow. This oil has a unique, citrus fragrance. Lemongrass oil is frequently found in cleansers and many other cosmetic products. In addition to that Lemongrass has been used in cooking in Asian counties for soups, teas, curries, and fish. But it provides more benefits than using beyond the kitchen. Adding a few drops of lemongrass oil to your meal may promote a healthy digestive system. As lemongrass oil is a soothing oil, it is widely used for massage. This oil purifies the skin, and at the same time, it helps in relaxation. It can be used as an insect repellent due to its strong citrus fragrance. This herbal oil is used mostly in perfumes, detergents, soaps, and other cleansing products. It is used as a natural remedy in healing wounds and helps prevent infection. So it fights against skin infections, pneumonia, blood infections, and severe intestinal infections. Lemongrass oil is used in traditional medicine to treat high cholesterol and control heart diseases. It helps to reduce blood sugar levels. This essential oil also helps to regulate the lipid parameters while increasing HDL, cholesterol levels.
Citronella oil is made by steam distillation of citronella grass. The two main types are Sri Lanka (Ceylon) citronella oil, and Java citronella oil. Citronella oil is most commonly used as an mosquito repellent. In foods and beverages, citronella oil is used as a flavoring.
Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic and flavouring industries throughout the world. Oil of citronella is a naturally occurring insect and animal repellent distilled from two grass varieties. It is yellow to brown and has a grassy/floral smell. Oil of citronella is a mixture of many components. The exact composition varies by grass variety. However, the main components are citronellol, citronellal, and geraniol. Oil of citronella is also commonly found in foods and beverages as a flavoring agent.
Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. In Indonesia in general, there are 2 types of fragrant lemongrass or citronella lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus), namely the type of mahapengiri and the type of lenabatu. Mahapengiri can be identified from the shape of the leaves are shorter and wider than the leaves that are lenabatu. With distillation, this type gives higher oil yields than lenabatu, also of better quality, meaning that the content of geraniol and citronellal is higher than lenabatu. We use mahapengiri as the raw material for citronella oil and we always recommend farmers who are our partners to always use mahapengiri as the seeds of the citronella plant that are planted.
Product Type : Pure Essential Oil Product Name : Citronella Oil Botanical Name : Cymbopogon winterianus Origin : Indonesia Extraction Method : Steam Distillation Odor : Fresh, citrusy, and lemony Color : Colorless to pale yellow Industrial Uses : Pesticide, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Toiletries, Food & Beverage, Cleaner Soap Detergent Main Constituents : Citronellal, Geraniol, (-)-Citronellol, (-)-Limonene, (E)-Methyl Isoeugenol, Champhene, Citronellyl acetate
Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavouring industries throughout the world. Citronella oil is also a plant-based insect repellent and has been registered for this use in the United States since 1948.
Explore the boundless potential of Citronella Organic Essential Oil, meticulously sourced from the resilient grass native to the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka and Java. Standing at approximately 1 meter (3 feet) in height, this aromatic perennial encapsulates a vibrant history of delivering refreshing scents, natural bug-repelling qualities, and skin-enhancing properties to your diverse applications.