Citronella Essential Oil

Product Details

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Winterianus

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Plant Part: Leaves

Common Uses: The penetrating smell of Citronella Essential Oil makes it ideal in deodorants and body sprays, although in very small quantities, since it can cause skin irritations. It is mostly used as an insect repellent because it kills bugs and keeps them away. Often used to make candles for its powerful insecticidal properties.