Description of Citronella Essential Oil Ceylon

Citronella essential oil Java has a powerful, fresh, lemony scent. Its oil is yellow to brownish yellow in color. It is steam distilled from a tall grass grown in the tropics. You will find two types of Citronella at The Aromatherapy Place, Citronella Ceylon and Citronella Java. There are a number of differences in the two, the most important being the geraniol content.

Why Auroma 100% pure and natural, therapeutic grade Citronella essential oil Ceylon from The Aromatherapy Place? Unscrupulous producers often adulterate their essential oils. Auroma has an on-site full laboratory where all essential oils undergo rigorous testing and analysis. This is done using the latest in Quality Assurance with Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) equipment to accurately analyze each batch of essential oils we receive from our farmers and distillers. This is done even with the growers Auroma has dealt with for over 20 years. Every batch, every time!

Citronella Essential Oil Ceylon Blends Well With

Bergamot Essential Oil Non-Phototoxic , Cajeput Essential Oil , Cedarwood Essential Oil Atlas , Eucalyptus Essential Oil Australiana , Geranium Essential Oil , Lavender Essential Oil French Alpine , Lemon Essential Oil , Peppermint Essential Oil Arvensis , Rosemary Essential Oil Moroccan , Sage Essential Oil Dalmation , Tea Tree Essential Oil , Thyme Essential Oil Red

Properties of Citronella Essential Oil Ceylon

antiseptic, bactericide, deodorant, diaphoretic, febrifuge, insecticide, tonic

Aromatherapy uses for Citronella Essential Oil Ceylon

Visit our General Aromatherapy Uses page.

Specific Uses: Citronella essential oils are used widely as natural Insect Repellants. As a dog shampoo, Citronella will help to kill fleas and clean your dog's coat. Lastly, both oils are also used in soaps, waxes, detergents, and toiletries.

Safety information for Citronella Essential Oil Ceylon

Please visit our General Essential Oil Safety Information page for important safety guidelines on using essential oils.

Specific Safety Information: Citronella essential oil has been reported to be non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. It may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. See The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatorre Battaglia, Second edition published by The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy in 2003 page 187.