Citronella - The botanical name is Cymbopogon Nardus Rendle (Sri Lanka)Steam-distilled from the fully or partly dried grass known locally as lena batuIngredients100% pure essential oil.DescriptionFresh-lemony scent.Blends well with: lemon, bergamot, lemongrass & pine.

What are the benefits of citronella oil?
For centuries, citronella has been used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Reviving / stimulating, purifying air-freshener
• as an insect & moth repellent
• as an antifungal agent
• to treat parasitic infections
• to promote wound healing
• to lift mood or fight fatigue
• in perfumes or as a flavor additive in food

UsageBath: 5-10 drops. Vaporiser: 3-5 drops. Body & massage:
5 drops/10ml base oil.Tips: Well-known insect repellent.
SafetyDo not take internally; avoid contact with eyes; seek advice if pregnant; not suitable for babies; store away from children.
In-DepthFurther information can be found in Julia Lawless’s book: 'The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils' (see BOOKS)Comments: The oil is distilled on an enormous scale with some 50,000 acres in Sri Lanka alone dedicated to the production of this oil.