Citronella Essential Oil

Emotionally

Citronella is often used to support emotional wellbeing due to its refreshing aroma. It can help to counteract feelings of emotional exhaustion or brain fog and is a great choice for people who are feeling low on motivation or struggling to make decisions.

Physically

On a physical level, Citronella is thought to help soothe tired joints and muscles when applied in a massage blend. It can also help to relieve abdominal discomfort or sluggish digestion when massaged into the stomach area. Some people use Citronella to support the body’s natural defences, especially during seasonal changes.

As an insect repellent

Citronella is an effective natural insect repellent. To help keep insects at bay, dilute a few drops in a blending oil and apply to exposed areas of skin, avoiding the face. You can also add it to your Aroma Spa or diffuser to deter flying insects around the home.

Citronella has a sharp, lemon citrusy, and slightly grassy aroma. It's intensely fresh but also has a subtle earthiness with a hint of spice. Its lemony aroma makes it feel invigorating, yet it also has a warmth that can be comforting. Many people associate its scent with outdoor gatherings because it's commonly used as an insect repellent.

Citronella essential oil has a sweet, lemony aroma with fresh, green undertones.
Aromatically, Citronella is a top note essential oil. It’s the first oil you will smell in a blend. It blends well with Orange, Frankincense or Lime.
Native to Sri Lanka, this lemon scented grass is a close relative to Lemongrass and Palmarosa.

Citronella is an important remedy in Sri Lankan traditional medicine, where the leaves are crushed and applied to wounds. In the West, it is most commonly used as an insect repellant.

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