Citronella Essential Oil
Ashby Aromatherapy

Citronella Essential Oil

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Citronella Essential oil

Citronella pure essential oil ‘mind clearing’ also known as ‘insect repellent’ is a is refreshing uplifting oil with floral notes to help clear the mind and dispel lethargy and sluggishness’. Citronella can be used as an insect repellent. Add a few drops of citronella essential oil to a wax burner or mix with base or carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, and massage into the skin to keep the mosquitoes at bay.

A good way of using essential oils is to vaporise them. The water and the essential oils evaporate as steam, allowing the aroma from the oil to fill the room. By adding a few drops of oil to your burner or humidifier electric diffuser or in hot water is brilliant for the respiratory system, to ease nasal and chest congestion or to cleanse the air environment around you, allowing you to de-stress, relax and un-wind.

Latin Name

Cymbopogon nardus

Blends well with

Citronella pure essential oil blends well with Bergamot, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Pine, Peppermint and Rosemary.

Contraindications

We do not recommend using Citronella pure essential oil during pregnancy.

Directions

Never pour essential oils directly onto the skin or undiluted in water: mix a few drops of essential oil in a base oil, whole milk or cream, and add it to bath water. 3- 5 drops of essential oil are sufficient per 10ml of base oil.

Precautions

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place and do not store in direct sunlight or expose to sources of heat. Keep away from children and animals, for external use
only, do not apply undiluted to the skin and do not ingest. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show the container label.
If the product comes into contact with the skin wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. For contact with eyes rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. Seek advice if pregnant and when using with children or infants. Do not exceed safe dosage levels unless qualified. If in doubt consult a qualified practitioner before using.

Packaging

1/2 oz. and 1 oz. essential oils are packaged in amber glass bottles with drop reducers for easy application.

*The information provided is for personal information and interest only. It is NOT intended to offer professional medical advice or treatment for any condition. You should not use our advice to treat health conditions or to self-diagnose.


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