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For centuries, citronella oil was used as a natural remedy and as an ingredient in Asian cuisine. In Asia, citronella essential oil is often used as a non-toxic insect-repellent ingredient. Citronella was also used to scent soaps, detergents, scented candles, and even cosmetic products.
Citronella essential oil is extracted through the steam distillation of citronella leaves and stems. This extraction method is the most effective way to capture the “essence” of the plant and helps its benefits shine through.
Fun facts –
- Citronella comes from a French word that translates to “lemon balm”.
- The Cymbopogon nardus, also known as citronella grass, is an invasive species, which means once it grows on land, it renders it nugatory. And because it is unpalatable, it cannot be eaten; even cattle starve on a land which has an abundance of citronella grass.
- Citronella and lemongrass essential oils are two different oils derived from two different plants which belong to the same family.
- One of the unique uses of citronella oil is its use in curbing nuisance barking in dogs. Dog trainers use the oil spray to control dogs’ barking problems.
Citronella oil has been used since centuries in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and China. It has been used for its fragrance and as an insect repellant. There are two varieties of citronella –the citronella Java oil and the citronella Ceylon oil. The ingredients in both oils are similar, but their compositions vary. The citronellal in the Ceylon variety is 15 %, while that in the Java variety is 45%. Similarly, geraniol is 20% and 24% respectively in Ceylon and Java varieties. Hence, the Java variety is considered superior, as it also has fresher lemony aroma; whereas the other variety has a woody aroma to the citrus scent.