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Citronella Organic Oil

[VRI/OE/03-009]

Extraction Method - Hydrodistillation

Certificate - Organic, FSSAI

Source - Leaves

$ 37.50

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus L. (Andropogon nardus L) Common name: Read More

Botanical Name:	Cymbopogon nardus L. (Andropogon nardus L)
Common name:	Ceylon, citronella, citronella grass, geranium grass, nardus grass
Plant family:	Poaceae
Genus:	Cymbopogon
Appearance/Color:	A clear light yellow to brownish liquid
Odor:	A top note of medium aroma, citronella has a well-rounded lemony scent, through it is much softer and has subtle wood tones.
Blends With:	Bergamot, orange, cedarwood, geranium, lemon, lavender and pine.
Origin	Sri Lanka
Source	Leaves
Method of Extraction	Steam Distillation

The genus Cymbopogon belongs to the family Poaceae, which is widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America. This genus is famous for its high content of essential oils, which have been used for cosmetics, pharmaceutics, and perfumery applications. Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle, popularly known as citronella, native to Ceylon is one of the Cymbopogon species. The essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cymbopogon nardus is commonly used as an insect repellent. Many Studies have shown the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal activities of this oil. Furthermore, a higher cytotoxic activity of Cymbopogon nardus L. essential oils on human epidermic cell line HaCaT was demonstrated. Thus, the essential oil of Cymbopogon nardus could be quite suitable as an active component in pharmaceutical formulations for skin treatment and its damages repairing. Moreover, Cymbopogon essential oil can be used for the control of foodborne pathogenic bacteria in the food industry.

Citronella oil comes from the Asian grass plant known as Cymbopogon nardus. It’s most commonly used as a natural fragrant oil, in insect repellents, as well as in beauty, household and perfume products. According to dozens of clinical studies, pure citronella oil is an antiseptic, antimicrobial and antifungal treatment. The most popular use for citronella is as a constituent in homemade or commercially sold insect repellents, since it naturally repels mosquitos and other bugs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers citronella to be a “biopesticide” that has a nontoxic mode of action against insects.

Cymbopogon nardus (C. nardus) (L) Rendle, a Poaceae is a medicinal plant widely used as culinary and for perfemury. The Chinese use the leaves more specifically for rheumatism and other uses in the treatment of fever, intestinal parasites, digestive and menstrual problems. C. nardus produced a yellow essential oil which present some pharmacological properties as antifungal, repellent against mosquito.

Citronella Oil in Pharma

Cymbopogon nardus is a local medicinal plant, traditionally used for post-partum bath. Scientific studies have proven C. nardus to possess several biological activities, such as antiviral, antibacterial and insect repellent. Essential oils are known to possess antibacterial activity, which has been evaluated mainly in liquid medium. The essential oil extracted from tulsi leaves contains eugenol, a phenolic compound which may be attributed to its antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties.

Essence of Citronella Oil

C. nardus is the source of citronella oil, used in perfumery and as an insect repellent. Inexpensive soaps sold in Asian markets are scented with citronella oil. Citronella oil can be mixed with other vegetable oils and used in massage or rubbed on the skin for an insect repellent. Citronella candles and incense, however, are less effective.

Practitioners claim citronella oil is a stimulant when inhaled or rubbed on the skin, and an antiseptic that can be used to sterilize food preparation surfaces. It is also used in Chinese medicine and traditional medicine for the treatment of rheumatism, digestive problems, fever and intestinal problems, and in aromatherapy to treat colds, flu and headaches

COMMON USAGE

· Anti-inflammatory properties

· Remove bad odor

· Eliminates toxins

· Stimulates urination

· Reduces fever

· Inhibits fungal growth

· Insects repellant

· Prevents stomach disorders

· Stimulant

Ingredients:

S.No	Key Constituents	Strength (%)
1	Citronellal	24.8-52.8
2	Geraniol	16.1-28.5
3	()-citronellol	8.9-21.8
4	Elemol	2.2-5.16
5	(P)-limonene	02.4-4.5
6	Geranyl acetate	2.8-4.1
7	b-Elemene	1.8-3.1
8	Eugenol	1.2-2.4
9	g-cadinene	1.17-2.3
10	Citronellyl acetate	02.10-2.0
11	T-amorphol	0.8-1.5
12	d-cadinene	0.4-1.3
13	Linalool	0.4-1.2
14	Methyl-eugenol	0-0.011