Plant's Power Inc Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) Essential Oil
- CAS Number
- 91771-61-8
- INCI Name
- Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil
- Chemical Family
- Essential Oils
Plant's Power Inc Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) Essential Oil is obtained from Cymbopogon nardus, a tall, aromatic, perennial grass.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- AP/Deo
Product Families
- Essential Oils
Other characteristics
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Bacterial, Antiseptic, De-Odorizing, Lifting, Refreshing, Stress Reducing, Tonic effect; Anti-Bacterial; Antiseptic; De-Odorizing; Lifting; Refreshing; Stress Reducing; Tonic effect
- Labeling Claims
Naturally Derived, Non-Irritant, Non-Toxic, Plant-Based; Naturally Derived; Non-Irritant; Non-Toxic; Plant-Based
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Usage
Citronella has an uplifting effect, easing feelings of sadness and depression. Commonly inhaled to treat colds, flus and minor infections. Citronella's deodorizing effects combat excessive perspiration as well as refreshing tired, sweaty feet.
- Safety
Non-toxic, Non-irritant, may cause dermatitis in some individuals.
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Features
- Antiseptic
- Antibacterial
- Deodorant
- Diaphoretic
- Febrifuge
- Tonic.
- Production
- Part of plant used in production
- Leaf
- Methods of production
- Steam Distillation
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- HIGHLIGHTS
Blends well with - Bergamot, cedarwood, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, sage, tea tree, thyme.. The leaves of citronella have been used for centuries for their medical and aromatic properties. It is used by many cultures for fevers, intestinal parasites, digestive and menstrual problems.
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Applications
- Deodorants
- Chemical Inventories
- TSCA (USA)
