Citronella
Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus/nardus) - Steam distilled from the leaves (grass), it has a fresh, citrusy scent. Citronella is commonly used to deter insects, it has a citronellol content of up to 50%. It is also believed to be disliked by cats and may be helpful to apply to areas where you would want to deter them. Traditional Ayurvedic Use: The oil is distilled from the herb. It has a fresh grassy-woody scent. Traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine currently uses this herb for rheumatic pain. Some traditional other uses in India and china was also as a mosquito (or any insect) repellent, for colds, flu and neuralgia, to relieve pain of rheumatism and arthritis, melancholy. Avoid using on sensitive or damaged skin. Properties and Uses Insect repellant. Slightly disinfectant. |
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