Benefits Of Citronella Oil

What is citronella? Well, citronella oil comes from the Asian grass plant known as Cymbopogon nardus. Its most commonly used as natural fragrant oil, in insect repellents, as well as in beauty, household and perfume products. According to scientific research, pure citronella oil is known to have amazing antibacterial and antifungal abilities.

Citronella gives happy feelings and makes u feel fresh. It helps in fighting anxiety and depressions and gives relief from sadness and negative feelings.

Citronella has been registered as a gentle, plant-based insect repellent that repels dangerous Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are capable of spreading dengue fever and the Zika virus. Citronella can be effective in helping to prevent head lice, too.

Citspray essential oil has a clean and fresh scent similar to lemon or lemongrass .It is commonly used in soaps, candles, cosmetics and perfumes.  A few drops of citronella oil can be used on house appliances or it can be diffused in the diffuser to naturally deodorize your home, dishwasher, refrigerator and laundry machine.

Citronella oil has a rich citrus or lemon like aroma that helps drive away body odor and it is to use in very small quantities as the heavy does create skin irritations. It is generally used in deodorants and body sprays. It can also be mixed with the bath water to have a refreshing bath.

While the diaphoretic property of this oil increases perspiration, its anti-inflammatory property reduces inflammation, while the antimicrobial property fights infections. The combined effects of these three properties fight fever and reduce body temperature.

Citronella oil kills fungus and inhibits fungal growth. This is very useful in countering fungal infections in the ear, nose and throat region. Contracting fungal infections in the ears are very common and can be very serious. It eliminates fungal infections in other parts of the body as well and helps cure fungal dysentery.

Citronella essential oil has an overall toning effect on the body. It tones up digestion, excretion, the nervous system, and the brain while fortifying the body.

Citronella essential oil kills intestinal worms. It should be administered in mild doses to children since children are most prone to worms. It is effective on both roundworms and tapeworms. Since the presence of worms interferes with the normal physical and mental growth and also with the absorption of nutrients by the body, the use of this oil can greatly increase your quality of life by eliminating those dangerous parasites.

Citronella oil can also be used to help treat problems like nausea, headache, fatigue, neuralgia, migraine, colitis, abnormal palpitations, oily hair and oily skin and abdominal pain resulting from gas or cramps.

Use it to make your own non-chemical room deodorizer that brings to mind the smells of a spring or summer day.

Citronella essential oil is one of the more affordable essential oils, but to experience the benefits it is important you opt for a 100% pure, undiluted, and unadulterated and free of additives oil.

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