Description
DESCRIPTION:
Botanical name of Java Citronella grass plant is Cymbopogon Winterianus which is the source of Java Citronella Oil. This oil is extracted from its leaves through steam distillation method. This plant is also known as Cymbopogon nardus. The smell of the obtained oil is the combined aroma of woody fragrance and citrus scent of lemon.
CONSTITUENTS:
This oil is enriched with elements like Citronellal, Citronellol, Tannin, geraniol and mucilage.
AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Java Citronella Oil has top to medium note aroma that resembles to the smell of lemon extract, although this oil has soothing woody smell which is milder than lemon essential oil.
BLENDS WITH:
Citronella Oil Java is compatible with other essential oils especially oils of Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedarwood, Bitter Orange, Pine, Orange and Lavender.
COMMON NAMES:
Java Citronella Oil is also referred as Zeylanicum oil.
USES:
Java Citronella Oil is reckoned for its parasitic, aphrodisiac and antiseptic properties. It is effective in preventing growth of parasites and insects. It is used as an essential ingredient for high effective insect repellents of commercial grade. The combination of cedar wood oil and citronella oil produces gentle and soothing smell that prevents multiplication of insects. Apart from its usage in tonic and massage oil, this fragrant oil is required to produce candles and soaps.
