CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL

SPECIFICATIONS

Botanical name: CymbopogonNardus

Part used: Leaves, stalks

Extraction method: Steam distillation & pressure

Origin: Vietnam

BLENDS WELL WITH

Orange, bergamot, bitter orange, cedarwood, geranium, lemon, lavender.

QUALITY CRITERIA

Color and appearance: Slightly yellowish clear liquid

Fragrance: Characteristic odor of citronella

Density at 20°C:0.875-0.895

Main component: Geraniol: 19-25%; Citronellal: 31-39%; Geranial: 0-11%; Citronellol: 8.5-13%

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not ingest/drink.

Should not use directly on the skin.

Keep out of reach of children

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Insect repellent (mosquitos, flies, etc.)

Use oil burner (add 1-3 drops of Citronella Java essential oil in the oil burner's bowl which contains warm water) or aromatherapy diffuser (add 3-5 drops of Citronella Java essential oil in

the diffuser's tank which contains room temperature water) to diffuse the oil. Add a few drops of Citronella Java essential oil on your blankets or clothes. Citronella Java essential oil is safe for babies, children, pregnant and breast feeding women,

Blend Citronella Java essential oil with alcohol at the ratio of 1:1. Put the mixture at the corners of your house. This mixture can keep insects away effectively in a 15 to 20-meter-square room. Note: Do not apply this method when there are children in your room.

Relieve stress & anxiety

Massage: Citronella Java essential oil can be used as massage oil by blending it with other essential oils (lavender and grapefruit oil) or carrier oil (olive and jojoba oil). Massage your whole body or belly to

enhance the cardiovascular system, boost digestive systemand reduce fevers, headaches or flatulence.

Facial steam: Add 3-5 drops of Citronella Java essential oil into a bowl of hot water or into a facial steamer to steam your face from 5 to 10 minutes. Inhale deeply. You can also use oil burner or aromatherapy diffuser to deodorize the air, make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

Bath/Foot bath: Add 5-10 drops of Citronella essential oil to a steam bath and soak your body for 15-30 minutes. The fragrance will release stress and tension and help you relax. You can mix 1-3 drops of oil with 2ml warm water to soak your feet before going to bed. This will relieve plantar fasciitis and enhance the cardiovascular system.

Insect repellent (mosquitos,

flies, etc.)

Use oil burner (add 1-3 drops of Citronella Java essential oil in the oil burner's bowl which contains warm water) or aromatherapy diffuser (add

3-5 drops of Citronella Java essential oil in

the diffuser's tank which contains room temperature water) to diffuse the oil. Add a few drops of Citronella Java essential oil on your blankets or clothes. Citronella Java essential oil is safe for babies, children, pregnant and breast feeding women,

Blend Citronella Java essential oil with alcohol at the ratio of 1:1. Put the mixture at the corners of your house. This mixture can keep insects away effectively in a 15 to 20-meter-square room. Note: Do not apply this method when there are children in your room.

Relieve stress & anxiety

Massage: Citronella Java essential oil can be used as massage oil by blending it with other essential oils (lavender and grapefruit oil) or carrier oil (olive and jojoba oil). Massage your whole body or belly to

enhance the cardiovascular system, boost digestive systemand reduce fevers, headaches or flatulence.

Facial steam: Add 3-5 drops of Citronella Java essential oil into a bowl of hot water or into a facial steamer to steam your face from 5 to 10 minutes. Inhale deeply. You can also use oil burner or aromatherapy diffuser to deodorize the air, make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

Bath/Foot bath: Add 5-10 drops of Citronella essential oil to a steam bath and soak your body for 15-30 minutes. The fragrance will release stress and tension and help you relax. You can mix 1-3 drops of oil with 2ml warm water to soak your feet before going to bed. This will relieve plantar fasciitis and enhance the cardiovascular system.

Other uses

Get rid of fleas on dogs: Add a few drops of Citronella Java essential oil to dog collar. Do not use for cats because they are very sensitive to this scent. Boost the digestive system: Mix 2 drops of Citronella Java essential oil with 2-3 spoons of carrier oil. Use the mixture to massage your belly. Relieve headaches: Add 2-3 drops of Citronella to a warm/cold pad and put it on your forehead or temples. You can also mix Citronella Java essential oil with coconut oil and massage your temples, forehead and nape with the mixture. Treat oily skin: Add 2-3 drops of Citronella Java essential oil with Jojoba oil and massage your face with the mixture.

Remove odors from your car

Spray Citronella Java essential oil to scented sachets and put them in your car.

Other uses

Get rid of fleas on dogs: Add a few drops of Citronella Java essential oil to dog collar. Do not use for cats because they are very sensitive to this scent. Boost the digestive system: Mix 2 drops of Citronella Java essential oil with 2-3 spoons of carrier oil. Use the mixture to massage your belly. Relieve headaches: Add 2-3 drops of Citronella to a warm/cold pad and put it on your forehead or temples. You can also mix Citronella Java essential oil with coconut oil and massage your temples, forehead and nape with the mixture. Treat oily skin: Add 2-3 drops of Citronella Java essential oil with Jojoba oil and massage your face with the mixture.