Citronella is grown in China, Indonesia and Malaysia. On the islands of Ceylon the plant is found in the wild. This plant is a yellowish-brown grass that has a lemon smell and a bitter taste. Citronella has active substances, such as citronellal, geranol. They are extracted from the plant through a process of extraction and distillation.
Citronella oil has toning and restorative properties, is an excellent assistant for anemia and weakness of the body. Also, the oil of this plant heals, if there is vegetative-vascular dystonia, dizziness, in addition, improves hearing and brain function. We propose to dwell in more detail on the healing properties of this plant.
Cytronella properties that affect physical health
Specialists believe that the action of citronella oil can activate the production of such enzymes, which are responsible for good digestion. In addition, it can help get rid of excess kilograms, and also removes toxins and toxins. It is believed that the essential oil of citronella is able to protect the body from tumors and tumors, but clinically it has not yet been confirmed. When using citronella oil in aromalamp or in inhalations, it is able to protect against infections and destroy microbes that provoke diseases. Since this oil has a stimulating effect and good deodorization, it is possible to wipe the feet with it.
Citronella essential oil can be added to the massage oil. It is able to warm up the ligaments, increase muscle tone and flexibility. Excellent helps to get rid of the consequences that have arisen because of sports injuries, and also effectively struggles with radiculitis.
Impact on the psycho-emotional sphere
For psychotherapists, this oil is just a find. It can enhance the sense of joy and vigor, fight depression. Increases concentration and memory, improves the processing and assimilation of new information. If you need to tone up and cheer, then the oil of citronella will do you good. This effect is achieved due to the content in the citronella of substances that act as natural antidepressants. Once you just pour this oil into the aroma lamp, how you feel that you are filled with vivacity. The taste for life and joy comes back to you. The citronella will also be useful in the sexual sphere of life, since this oil is a very powerful aphrodisiac.
Application of oil in cosmetology
In the field of cosmetology, this oil is popular as a tonic and refreshing remedy. Removes warts, calluses and softens the rough skin. This oil can very well be used as a peeling because it miraculously cleans the dead cells, and also makes the skin relief more even. Citronella oil perfectly copes with oily skin, cleanses pores and adds acne.
However, do not put too much oil on the skin, as you can feel a slight burning sensation.
In order to get rid of calluses, you can steam your feet in hot water, lubricate painful areas with citronella oil, put on cotton socks and leave it all for the night.
With oily skin, the following recipe will help you cope: add a few drops of citronella oil to your face lotion (use 5-6 drops of oil for 50 grams of lotion) and wipe your face daily before going to bed.
The smell of citronella oil excellently repels insects, mosquitoes as well. To protect yourself from them, you can add oil to the aroma lamp, and also lubricate the skin.
It is possible to list the dignity of citronella oil for a very long time. Do you know that with the help of citronella oil you can rid your pets of fleas? To do this, you can wet your pet's collar in oil, allow it to dry out and put on an animal. Also citronella oil helps to wean cats from digging in pots with flowers. Drop a few drops on the pot and this smell will scare away the animal.
Naturally, these properties are endowed only with natural citronella oil. How can you avoid fakes and get a really high-quality product?
1. First of all, pay attention to the cost of oil. The Citronella essential oil simply can not be cheap because the process of preparing it is very difficult. Increases the chances of buying a good oil if you buy it at a pharmacy or at a specialized store.
2. Different manufacturers assign different prices to this product. Depending on what kind of plant, where it grows, the degree of yield, the essential oil of citronella can have different costs for different producers.
3. Be sure to pay attention to the packaging: there should be a Latin name for this plant and the phrase: 100% natural oil.
4. In addition, you can conduct a test: apply a couple drops of oil on paper and wait a few minutes. Since the natural essential oil has the property of rapidly evaporating, there should not be a spot or a trace on the paper on the paper.
5. Purchase several bottles of oil from different manufacturers. It is worth comparing the degree of resistance, odor, duration of exposure. This will not give you a full guarantee, but will be able to protect against forgery.