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Citronella(mosquito plant)
Cymbopogon nardus
This page contains information on citronella and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as fighting colds, flu, combat excessive perspiration and acting as an insect repellant.
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Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
Family |
Poaceae |
Genus and specie |
Cymbopogon nardus |
No other names known.
An aromatic grass grown in Sri Lanka and Java, flowers appearing in spikes. Stems resemble sugar cane and the leaves are long, floppy and lance-like.
The stems are cut off at ground level and the oil is extracted.
This plant is part of the same familyas lemon grass, but has nearly the same properties and fragrance as that of Melissa officinalis.
The oil contains acetylizable alcohols (geraniol) and aldehydes (citronellal).
- Internal use
- External use
- The oil is used externally as an insect repellant.
- Aromatherapy and essential oil use
- The essential oil of Citronella has an uplifting effect on your mood and is a great insect repellant, while its antiseptic qualities are good for fighting colds and flu.
- It has a softening effect on the skin and also helps to combat excessive perspiration - making it extremely useful for use on feet.
- It has antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant and insecticide properties.
May cause an allergic reaction and dermatitis in some individuals.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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