Organic citronella oil, Feature : Accurate Composition

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Citronella plant ( Cymbopogon Nardus) are grasses. Citronella grass plant is native to tropical areas of asia. It is grown commercially in India, Burma And Sri lanka. Citronella grass can upto 5-6 feet (1.5 to 2) meters tall and 3-4 feet. It is an aromatic grass belonging to poaceae family which gives essential oil upto steam distillation. The important essential oil are extracted grass.

Description of Citronella Essential oil:

Citronella plant ( Cymbopogon Nardus) are grasses. Citronella grass plant is native to tropical areas of asia. It is grown commercially in India, Burma And Sri lanka. Citronella grass can upto 5-6 feet (1.5 to 2) meters tall and 3-4 feet.  It is an aromatic grass belonging to poaceae family which gives essential oil upto steam distillation. The important essential oil are extracted grass. The oil is used extensively as a source of important perfumery chemicals like citronellal and geranoil content. Presently 300-500 tonnes of oil produced in india for last 6 years in the state of uttar pradesh and kerala. Areas receiving good and distributed rainfall throughout the year are suitable for cultivation of citronella. For the extraction of oil from any species of Cymbopogon the plant have to be identified and authenticated by a plant taxonomist. The leaves of citronella are collected and transported in plastics bags to the distillation area at room temperature 28Deg C. The leaves are then chopped before extraction as they provide maximum surface area so as to increase the amount of essential oil. The oil content of the leaves is affected by various factors such as soil climate age of the plantation and method of efficiency of distillation.

Distillation & Properties of Citronella Essential oil:

Citronella oil is extracted from the species of Cymbopogon nardus through steam sistillation as are the most essential oils. The grass is placed in a chamber of the steaming still and as the steam heats up its pull the essential oil out of the leaves. The steam and oil then travel through the apparatus and when they a reach holding chamber the temperature cools causing it to re-liquify. The mixture is then carried through to the separator and the oils is siphoned off the water and used in essential oils while the fragrant water is commonly used to scent products. Each Batch of Citronella Essential oil Tested in VISHWANATH OILS PRODUCTS Lab by GC/MS Analysis technique and its mainly contents are citronellal, Geraniol, limonene, and methyl isoeugeol.

Citronella oil is commonly known for its natural insect repellent groceries although it has many uses in aromatherapy. It can be used a massage oil for aching, joints and muscles. The oil can be effectively be used in nebulizing on humidifying diffuser for its insect repellant properties.

Traditional uses includes treatment of fever intestinal parasites, Digestive and menstrual problems. When mental illness has to be treated citronella can be clarifying and balancing. Combining it with lemon oil can bring even more of a brightening affect to the mind.

Blends with Citronella  Essential oil;

Citronella Essential oil Well blends with lemon oil, bergamot oil, cedarwood oil, clary sage oil, eucalyptus oil, geranium oil, lavender oil, pine oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil.

Constituents of Lemongrass Essential oil:

The Constituents of Citronella  Essential oil by GC-MS Analysis and its mainly contents are citronellal, Geraniol, limonene, and methyl isoeugeol.

Uses of Citronella Essential oil;

Fights Depression:  Citronella essential oil fights depression and gives relief from anxiety sadness and negative feelings. It induces a fresh happy feeling and hope.

Inhibits bacterial Growth: According to research its found citronella oil the component like methyl isoeugenol and a few otherthat are found in citronella essential oil are responsible for inhibiting any kind of bacteria growth. They kill bacteria and inhibit any further bacterial growth in the body.

Eliminates infections: the antiseptic properties of essential oil fight infections in wounds as well as the urinary tracts urethra prostate and kidneys while simultaneously protecting them from developing sepsis.

Anti-inflammatory Properties: Citronella Essential oil Sedates inflammation particularly those situations which pertain for the liver stomach intestines and other part of digestive system. The inflammation caused a side effect of drugs excessive use of alcohol and narcotics and any toxic element getting into the body can also be alleviated using this oil.

Removes Bad Odor: The crisp rich citrus or lemon like aroma of citronella oil drives away body odor and used in deodorants and body sprays although in very small quantities since in heavy doses it may create skin irritations.

Insect Repellent: This is the most commonly used properties of citronella essential oil as it kills and keep away insects. It has been found particularly effective on a species of mosquito called aedes aegypti whose bit caused the dreaded yellow fever. This is also effective on lice body head house and fleas.

Precautions to use over Lemongrass Essential oil:

You should also take care when using citronella oil for aromatherapy. Inhaling pure citronella oil can cause nose and throat irritation and trigger a cute inflammation of the airways. When consumed internally citronella oil can cause stomach upset and throat irritation  and coughing. If it accidentally gets into the eye it can cause reduces irritation and the temporary opacity of the corned