Citronella Essential Oil
Citronella Java is credited with having therapeutic properties as an antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and as a stimulant. Many commercial repellents contain Citronella Java, and it is often used in combination with Cedarwood to produce a pleasant smelling natural insect repellent. It is also used in soaps and candles, and has common applications in massage.
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Winterianus
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
1. Appearance: light yellow to yellow clear liquid
2. Odour: with a strong sweet grass aroma
3. Relative density: 0.880~0.893
4. Refractive index: 1.4670~1.4730
5. Optical rotaiton: -5° ~ 0°
6. Solubility: easy soluble in 95% ethanol
7. Content: citronellal 32-40%;citronellol 9-18 %;geraniol 20~25%
8.total assay of alcohol:85%minimum(Calculated as geraniol)
Description:
It is extracted from a hardy grass, native to Sri Lanka and Java. This aromatic perennial grows about 1meter (3 feet) high and is a popular ingredient in wax candles, as an insect repellant, and is also widely used in perfumes, soaps, skin lotions and deodorants.
Citronella oil is extracted by the steam distillation of finely chopped fresh, dried or part-dried grass
BLENDS WITH: Citronella Java blends well with most oils, but specifically well with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lavender and Pine.
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