● Product Type: Essential Oil
● English/Common Name: Citronella Oil
● Botanical Name: Cymbopogon winterianus
● Indian Names: Ganjni Tel
● Origin: India
Fresh, powerful, and lemony with grassy and woody undertones.
A thin, mobile oil.
A colorless to pale yellow liquid.
This essential oil is steam-distilled from the tall, grassy leaves of the Java Citronella plant, a species of lemongrass. It is rich in compounds like citronellal, geraniol, and citronellol, which are responsible for its potent insect-repelling properties and its strong, characteristic aroma.
● French: Huile de citronnelle
● German: Citronellaöl
● Chinese: Xiāng máo yóu (香茅油)
● Arabic: ز ت ا رو (Zayt al-sitrunila)
● Spanish: Aceite de citronela
● Russian: Масло цитронеллы (Maslo tsitronelly)
● Japanese: シトロネラオイル (Shitoronera oiru)
Citronella is world-famous as a powerful, natural insect repellent. Its strong, fresh aroma is pleasant to humans but effectively deters mosquitoes and other biting insects. In aromatherapy, it is also used as an air freshener and deodorizer, and its uplifting scent can help to relieve fatigue and sadness.
● As a Natural Insect Repellent: Add several drops to an outdoor diffuser or candle. For a body spray, heavily dilute a few drops in water with a solubilizer and spray onto clothing (avoiding direct skin contact if sensitive).
● As a Room Freshener: Diffuse the oil to deodorize stale air and impart a fresh, clean scent.
● In Outdoor Cleaning: Add to mop water or outdoor cleaning solutions to help deter pests from patios and doorways.
We source our Citronella from cultivators growing the high-potency Java variety, ensuring a strong and effective oil.
Our oil is 100% pure and steam-distilled, perfect for all your natural insect-repelling and deodorizing needs.
