Citronella (Java) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Cymbopogon Winterianus Origin: Indonesia Plant Part: Grass Scent: Pungent, Lemony, and Slightly Peppery Color: Light to Dark Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top - Middle Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Java Citronella Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses, and Blends Plants are made up of many different entities, known as chemotypes. There are two main types of Citronella Grass: Java and Ceylon. Java Citronella Essential Oil, or Cymbopogon Winterianus, is grown in many hot-weather climates around the world, though 40% comes out of China and Indonesia. The main components in Java Citronella are Citronellal, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Citronellol, and Limonene. Each of these properties offers Citronella Essential Oil benefits. How We Produce Java Citronella Essential Oil When it comes to Java Citronella Essential Oil, the age of the plant has an impact on how much oil it contains. Mature grass contains more oil than younger grass, and fresh grass contains more oil than dry. The grass then undergoes steam distillation, with the result being what we all know of as citronella oil. If you come across the plant naturally it will give off a lemony scent as the oil evaporates out from its leaves. The name Citronella originally comes from the Old French word “C itronelle ”, which refers to herbs and plants that give off a citrus scent. Component Breakdown Let’s talk a little bit more about the potential benefits of Java citronella essential oil. We know C itronella Essential Oil insect repellent can be a natural, effective solution to commercial bug spray, but what exactly is Citronella? Let’s take a look at the breakdown of Citronella’s constituents and their properties: Limonene: Limonene is a chemical component found in the peel of citrus fruits and certain other essential oils. Due to its citrusy scent, limonene is a common additive to cosmetics and fragrances. You can even find it on the US Environmental Protection website as a botanical insecticide. Research also indicates limonene may be effective in treating cancer, as it shows potential chemopreventive activity. Geraniol: Geraniol is prevalent in both Rose and Citronella Oil. It is a product of the honey bee, which uses it to mark the flowers that bear nectar. Geraniol is also a common insect-repelling agent, but recently other uses have been considered. Geraniol shows promise in terms of being a carrier agent, helping topical treatments penetrate the skin. Citronellol: As the name indicates, Citronellol is natural to Citronella though you can also find it in Rose Oil, and Geraniums. Citronellol shows positive indications of being both an anti-inflammatory agent and an analgesic. Citronellal: Citronellal is largely responsible for this plant’s lemony aroma. Java Citronella Essential Oil is higher in Citronellal than Ceylon, which is why its fragrance is stronger. It seems the more Citronellal is present the more effective an oil’s