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Citronella
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| Botanical
Name |
Cymbopogon nardus |
| Origin |
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Southern Asia |
| Description |
Citronella grows wild in Sri Lanka
and other Tropical areas. It is used almost extensively as
an insect repellant. It is especially good as a mosquito repellant.
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| Extraction |
Steam distillation from the grass |
| Fragrance |
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| Properties |
Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-spasmodic, Deodorant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge,
Fungicidal, Tonic, Diaphoretic, Vermifuge, Stomachic |
| Aromatherapy
Use |
Stimulating, vitalizing, purifying |
| Medicinal
Uses |
Stimulant. Antiseptic (can be used to sanitize food-preparation
areas) and insect repellant. Also repels some animals, such
as cats
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| Other
Uses |
Massage, diffuser |
| Emotions,
Psyche: |
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| Safety
Info |
It increases the heart rate, so should be avoided
or used with caution by people with heart problems. Avoid
during pregnancy. Possibly irritating to some people. |
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