Citronella Oil (India)

Citronella has been grown for centuries usually on unfertile land in the coastal regions. There are 2 to 3 harvests per year and the citronella grass is sun-dried for about three days after harvesting  prior to distillation. The yields average 0.7%, being higher in the dry season and lower in the rainy season. 

The main chemical constituents are citronellol, geraniol and citronellal.

Method of Extraction :

It is distilled by steam distillation method of the grass.

Health Benefits :

-Anti- Oxidant

-Anti- Microbial

-Analgesic

-Sedative

-Anti-Inflammatory

-Insecticide

Olfactive Description :

Exotic, rich, fresh, citrus, sweet

Appearance :

Pail yellow to brownish