Top 7 Uses For Citronella Oil
Citronella essential oil is extracted from the leaves and stems
of different species of lemongrass. The oil is used extensively in
soap, candles, perfumes and other cosmetic properties.
Citronella oil is usually a clear light yellow to brownish colour and has a lemon citrus aroma with subtle woody tones.
If you don’t yet own a bottle, then
pick up a bottle of citronella oil here and find out seven wonderful things you can do with this magical oil…
Insect Repellent
Citronella oil is perhaps most famed for its insect repellent
properties. It can be used in isolation or combined with other essential
oils (such as lemongrass oil) to create an even more potent insect
repellent blend.
To keep insects away from your home light a candle, allow to burn for a
few minutes so a pool of melted wax forms, and then add one or two drops
of citronella oil. Alternatively add a drop or two to ribbon and hang
by open windows or add a few drops to a cotton ball and place on window
sills.
If you are moving around and want to be protected then add a few drops
of citronella oil and mix with distilled water in a spray bottle and
spray in the surrounding area. Alternatively, mix citronella oil with a
carrier oil (such as olive or jojoba oil) and rub into the skin.
Skin Care
Citronella oil is effective for reducing oily skin and its
anti-bacterial properties help it to fight bacteria that can cause acne.
Adding just one drop to water and rinsing the face with the mix is one
way to take advantage of this oil. A highly effective acne treatment
involves mixing witch hazel and citronella at a one drop per ounce of
witch hazel ratio and applying to the face. The astringent properties of
the mixture will dry, harden and protect your skin.
Read More: Top 5 Essential Oils For Glowing & Gorgeous Skin
Fever
Citronella oil has been used historically to eliminate the cause while
also bringing down high fevers. A few drops diffused around the room
provides a calming scent which also induces a fresh happy feeling and
hope.
Additionally, mix two drops of the oil with a carrier oil and massage onto the stomach, arms and legs.
Deodorant
The lemony citrus aroma of citronella oil make it a wonderful smelling
deodorant. Plus, the anti-bacterial properties help to kill potentially
foul smelling bacteria. Mix a few drops of citronella oil with coconut
oil for an effective, cheap and all-natural deodorant.
Alternatively, add a few drops to your evening bath for an odor killing soak.
Toxin Removal
Citronella oil has diaphoretic and diuretic properties which promotes
toxin removal, weight loss and the disposal of waste substances. The
diaphoretic properties stimulate sweating which expels toxins, excess
water, fat and salts from the body and the diuretic properties increase
the frequency and quantity of urination clears out toxins, waste
substances and drains out infections in the urinary system.
Digestive Issues
Citronella oil has been identified as an effective natural treatment for
worms. It should be administered in very mild doses to children and
helps to eliminate round worms and tape worms which can hinder physical
and mental growth.
Citronella oil also tones up digestion, excretion and fortifies the body.
Nuisance Dog Barking
According to research published in the
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
a spritz of citronella spray from an anti-barking collar was more
effective and reported as more humane when it comes to preventing
nuisance dog barking than an electric shock collar.
The veterinarians speculated that “
given the dog’s sense of smell, it could be that a strange odor may be less tolerated than a presumably painful stimulus“.
If you need to calm a nuisance-barking dog, then try this
Petsafe Gentle Spray Citronella Anti-Bark Dog Collar for a more natural and humane anti-nuisance barking treatment.
Where To Buy Citronella Oil
Citronella oil is one of the cheapest essential oils which is great if you want to start using it!
I use
Edens Garden Citronella Oil which is available here on Amazon for just $5.65 for a 30ml bottle (that’s a big bottle!) Alternatively you can
get a 10ml bottle for $2.95 here.
Alternatively, another fantastic supplier of essential oils is Mountain Rose Herbs. You can
buy their citronella oil at this page (just scroll down a little – it’s in alphabetical order).
Pick up a bottle of citronella oil for yourself and try it out for all of the wonderful things it can do for you.
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