citronella oil good scents company in rwanda

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • What is Citronella oil?
  • Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol.
  • Does citronella oil work in aromatherapy?
  • No matter the kind of aromatherapy you do, citronella essential oil is sure to work wonders. Perhaps the most distinctive quality of citronella oil is its aroma. It has a grassy, lemony, and floral scent, and because of this strong aroma, it’s one of the more commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy.
  • How citronella essential oil is extracted from Cymbopogon nardus?
  • The essential oil of citronella is extracted from two varieties of citronella. The first one is the Ceylon variety, whose scientific name is Cymbopogon nardus and the second one is Java variety, called Cymbopogon winterianus in botanical terminology. In both cases, the essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fresh plant.
  • Is Ceylon citronella essential oil safe?
  • Ceylon citronella essential oil in particular was found to have the ability to serve as an antibacterial agent in aquaculture. Even the cultivation of seafood can be safer and more natural because of citronella oil. Of course, these antimicrobial properties extend their protection to other types of food sources and to humans as well.