Description
Citronella essential oil from Java is recommended for repelling insects and especially mosquitoes on summer evenings. Very anti-infective and anti-inflammatory, it can also be used for dermatological purposes against acne or against certain rheumatisms in rheumatology.
The Citronella essential oil from Java, botanical name Cymbopogon winterianus, originates from Indonesia. It is produced by complete steam distillation of the grass leaves. 100% pure and natural, it has the quality label HESD (Essential Oil Scientifically Defined).
How to use
HOW TO USE
As a diffusion
Pour a few drops of Java Citronella essential oil in the diffuser and leave to diffuse (15 minutes per hour maximum in a room of 50m2).
In a bath
Dilute 15 to 20 drops organic Java Citronella essential oil in 10mL of dispersant (eg Bath base), and pour this mixture into the bath water.
As a massage
Mix a few drops of organic Java Citonella essential oil in vegetable oil or in Dermoneutre. Never incorporate more than 3% of this essential oil into the mix.
RECIPES
Mosquito repellent
For an efficient mosquito repellent, mix 10 drops Java Citonella essential oil, 10 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil and 10 drops Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil in 15mL Macadamia nut vegetable oil. Apply this anti-mosquito lotion on the exposed parts of your body.
Pruritus
Mix 20 drops Lavender essential oil, 20 drops Geranium Bourbon essential oil, 5 drops Java Citronella essential oil, 10mL lipophilic extract of Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort), 10 mL Borage vegetable oil and 10 mL Sweet Almond vegetable oil. Apply gently 3 times a day on affected areas, do not forget to drink plenty.
Air sanitization
Mix 10 drops Java Citronella essential oil with 2 drops Cinnamon essential oil. Diffuse for 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Characteristics
- Mode of Extraction – Complete steam distillation
- Botanical name - Cymbopogon winterianus
- Part of plant used – Grass leaves
- Geographical origin - Vietnam
- Type of culture - Organic
- Quality - Essential Oil Scientifically Defined (HESD) 100% pure and natural
Therapeutical uses
Rheumatism, arthritis, Dermatology: acne, insect repellent
Known properties
Anti-infective (geraniol), percutaneous anti-inflammatory, insect repellent aerial antiseptic
Biochemical composition
Geraniol (20 to 25%), citronellol (7 to 15%), citronellal (30 to 45%), limonene (1 to 5%), geranial + neral
