Naturactive Organic Java Lemongrass Essential Oil, 10 ml

Indications of lemon tree essential oil

Helps relieve pain from sensitive joints and rheumatisms. Treats skin mycosis and protects skin from mosquito bites.

Botany information

Cymbopogon winterianus Botanical family: Poaceae Producing organ: top growth of the plant Chemotype, citronnellal, geraniol, citronnellol Origin: Vietnam

Botany specifications

A grassy plant found in hot and humid regions of Indonesia, the Citronella has clumps of banded leaves reaching 1.5m in height. Its acidic fragrance is similar to that of lemon balm.

Use

Diffusion +++, Bath ++, Massage +++, Orally +

Ambient setting: on its own or in a mixture by regular low heat evaporation.

Atmospheric diffusion: in a mixture from a diffuser by spraying.

Dermal application: diluting, 5-30% in vegetable oil.

Orally: diluted with some vegetable oil and combined with another essential oil. Only after medical consent. 1 drop 2-3 times per day.

Steam Inhalation: not recommended

Practical advice

Pains : To help relieve painful joints: mix the citronella essential oil diluted to 20% in calophyll vegetable oil and apply onto the painful areas.

Insect bites : To chase away mosquitoes: put 20 drops of Java citronella EO into a diffuser and diffuse for 5-10 minutes per hour. Outside: put a few drops onto your clothes or hat, or dilute the oil in sweet almond vegetable oil and apply onto the arms and legs (avoid the face).

Contraindication

Diffusion & dermal application: for adults and children older than 7 years old. Orally: only for adults. Not recommended for pregnant or breast feeding women. Risk of skin irritation.