Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus jowitt), is native to South and Central America. Citronella is one of the essential oils that is obtained from the leaves and the stem. It is also a plant-based insect repellent. From various researches it was found that citronella oil has anti-fungal properties. It is widely utilized as an aroma source in perfumes, soaps, and a variety of cosmetic and flavoring items (including alcoholic beverages, confectionary, and so on) all over the world.
Its harvesting season is from March to April and October to November.
- Botanical Name : Cymbopogon winterianus jowitt
- Distillation part of plant : Leaves
- Main Constituents : Geraniol, Geranial
- Local Name : Citronella
- Sourcing : Wild Crafted
- Production Month : March to April and October to November
- Production : Contracted community forest groups
Physical Properties:
- Aroma : Fresh and Sweet
- Notes : Top- middle
- Color : Light Yellow
- Appearance : Fluid Liquid
Available Quantity : 150 gm to 100 K.G
- Leaves are used for their aromatic and medicinal value in many cultures for fever, intestinal parasites, digestive and menstrual problems as a stimulant and an insect repellent.
- Skin care : Excessive perspiration, oily skin, insect repellent.
- Immune system : Cold, flu, minor infections.
- Nervous system : Fatigue, headache, migraine, neuralgia and stress related conditions.
- In perfumery for its lemon scent, in soaps, cosmetics and in the manufacturing of chocolate, candies, fish products, sauces etc. It is used as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-spasmodic as well as insect repellent.
- Citronella oil is also used to combat excessive sweating and useful for combating oily skin and fighting intestinal