100% Citronella Oil (Java Grade)

Citronella Oil:

Citronella oil is a volatile oil, which is distilled using steam distillation process from the greenish blue, lemon-scented leaves and stem of the plant Cymbopogon nardus (Ceylon citronella) or Cymbopogon winteratus (Java type citronella).

 Trade Wise, citronella oil is categorised into two types:

1) Ceylon citronella oil - obtained from Cymbopogon nardus Rendle, (inferior type)
2) Java citronella oil - obtained from Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt, (superior type)

• Botanical Ref. - Cymbopogon Winterianus
• Plant Family - Poaceae (Gramineae)
• Fragrance - Woody, Spice
• Plant Part Used - Grass
• Color Tone - Pale Yellowish
• Grade - Therapeutic
• Origin - India
• Production Process - Steam Distillation
• Usage - Insect repellent, Aromatherapy, Astringent & Perfume Industry
• Mixes well with - Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Lemongrass. 

The leaves of citronella plant (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt) are distilled to obtain valuable oil. Citronella Essential Oil is a source of important perfumery chemicals like citronellal, citronellol and geraniol, which find extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavouring industries.

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