Sjankara Citronella Java Ess. Oil Bio 50ml

Cymbopogon winterianus. (Citronellol – Geraniol – Citronellol). Originating in Indonesia. The active ingredient used is the plant itself.

Mosquitoes don't like citronella. It won't kill them, but they do hate the smell. Use: Apply to the skin as a skin oil or lotion, diluting the essential oil in a carrier (up to 3% almond or other carrier oil, moisturizing milk). Citronella disinfects the atmosphere and is also an excellent odor eater.

Why Shankara prefers the Java type: The deodorizing effect is primarily due to the presence of citronellal. The Java type is therefore clearly stronger. Citronellol and geraniol are particularly responsible for the insect repellent effect: here too, the Java type scores better. The monoterpenes camphene and limonene are very susceptible to oxidation and therefore limit the shelf life of this essential oil. The Java type preserves better. Fortunately, trans-methyl-isoeugenol is not present in the Java type. This substance is quite toxic to the liver! Not everyone enjoys the "soapy" scent of citronella. This less pleasant odor is strongest in the Ceylon type. The Java citronella is fresher.