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Citronella Oil

  • Description:

    Citronella is an aromatic, perennial grass originating in tropical Asia. Main producers are China and Indonesia, producing 40 % of the world’s supply. The oil is produced in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Taiwan, Guatemala, Honduras, Brazil, India, Argentina, Ecuador, Jamaica, Madagascar, Mexico, South Africa, and in tropical regions across the world. Oil of citronella is a naturally occurring insect and animal repellent distilled from two grass varieties. It is yellow to brown in colour and has a grassy/floral smell.

  • Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus
  • Other Name: Mosquito plant
  • Country of origin: China, Indonesia, Sri-lanka & India
  • Colour: Yellow to pale yellow
  • Odour: Citrus
  • Refractive Index: 1.4280 to 1.5240
  • Optical Rotation: -7° to +7°
  • Specific Gravity: 0.8470 to 0.9210
  • Solubility: In alcohol & carrier oils
  • Extraction Methods: Steam distillation, Hydro-steam distillation
  • Parts used: Leaves
  • Major Constituents: Citronellal, Geraniol
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