Citronella - what is it?
What are the beneficial properties of the oil of this plant?
Where is it used and is it contraindicated?
In this article you will find answers to all the above questions.
Description and composition
Citronella oil is an ethereal liquid resulting from the steam distillation of the leaves of a plant that grows predominantly on the island of Ceylon. The incredible aroma of this remedy resembles the smell of citrus fruits with a slight shade of sea freshness and delicate woody olive olive. 
According to the general characteristics, citronella oil is very similar to lemon eucalyptus and is its alternative and more budget replacement.
You will also be interested to learn about the use of clove oil, clary sage, bergamot.The composition of citronella ether includes a number of the following components:
- Group of terpenes: dipentene, camphene, limonene. These are the main elements of cosmetic balms, ointments, creams, perfumes and other cosmetics.
- Group of terpene alcohols: citronellol, nerol, borneol, geraniol. Often they are the main components in the production of household chemicals (soaps, gels, shampoos, dishwashing detergents, etc.), are part of perfumed and toilet water.
- Group of aldehydes: citral, citronellal. Thanks to these substances is the aromatization of the oil. The use of citral and citronellal include perfumes and some segments of the food industry. A high concentration of vitamin A allows the manufacture of medicines for the treatment of diseases of the eye and high blood pressure.
Also included in the chemical composition of the extract are: methyl eugenol, geranyl butyrate, isopulegol, germacrene, linalool, myrcene, farnesol, methylheptenone, and others.Did you know? Our ancestors believed that citronella oil inflicted on the threshold of the house would help protect the home from the enemy's evil eye and conspiracies, and the ancient warriors considered the grass to be their talisman, feeding them with vital energy and giving strength and invulnerability.
Beneficial features
Doctors recommend citronella essential oil, the properties of which are quite widely used in medicine, for ailments of the cardiovascular system, frequent dizziness, drowsiness, general lethargy and dysfunction of the vestibular apparatus.
Due to the active components of the drug helps to strengthen the immune system, helps to fight the flu and ARVI, and also leads the body to a general tone. 
During the rehabilitation period after surgery or severe injury, this tool helps to reduce inflammation and promotes rapid healing of the skin.
Otolaryngologists prescribe drugs based on this plant to improve hearing acuity and get rid of extraneous noise inside the ear canal.
Important! Before using citronella essential oil, be sure to consult with your doctor and make sure that you are not allergic to this drug.Citronella oil is also useful for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, because the rich chemical composition adjusts the work of the digestive system, promotes high-quality assimilation of trace elements, removes slag accumulation and reduces increased appetite.
Especially this drug is indispensable for patients with anemia, dystonia, migraine and neuralgia.Application of essential oil
There are many ways to use the ether plants that will help you in everyday life, as well as in the care of yourself and your body.
Proper use of the tool will help get rid of unpleasant odors, small insects; improve skin and hair condition; will tone up sexual activity; will eliminate corns and warts, as well as cure colds.
For colds, they also use peony, wild garlic, propolis with milk, cumin seeds, catnip.With this organic flavoring you can give the room a pleasant citrus breeze flavor.
Impact on emotions
Citronella-based ester fluid is an active antidepressant that reduces anxiety and aggression. Ether contributes to raising the mood and a surge of vital energy, eliminates apathy, indifference and other negative emotions.
According to Feng Shui, citronella makes a person reconsider his views on life and change his attitude to the external environment. The desire for active rest, a burst of vital energy, a charge of positive and good mood - all this is the result of the impact on the person of the miraculous citronella plant.
Essential oil, the use of which is especially important for people with a shaky psycho-emotional background, helps calm the nervous system and temporarily relaxes the muscles. 
Researchers of the properties of the herb extract found out that the essential oil is capable of activating a person to productive personal development, increasing the level of concentration, strengthening the memory and effectively assimilating new information.
The ability of the plant to increase sexual desire was also revealed.
In medicine
The plant is actively used in medicine for the production of a whole range of drugs intended for the treatment of a number of diseases, as well as obstacles to inflammatory processes.
Medicines on this herb do an excellent job with such diseases:
- chronic weakness;
- dysfunction of the vascular system;
- frequent dizziness and migraine;
- problems associated with the violation of the vestibular apparatus.
The active components of the liquid stimulate the protective mechanisms of immunity, strengthening the general state of health, and a few drops of aroma oil can save the patient from ear diseases.People with intestinal and gastrointestinal diseases are advised to use a small amount of oil before eating, because the components of the substance contribute to the improvement of digestive processes.
Important! When using citronella oil, be sure to observe the dosage of the drug. High concentrations of a substance may adversely affect your health.
In cosmetology
For owners of fatty skin type, aroma oil is a real salvation. Penetrating deep into the cell structure, the components of the cosmetic regulate the sebaceous glands, cleanse the pores, narrowing them in size, and also ensure the complexion of the complexion. 
High-quality cosmetic product based on citronella is an indispensable tool in the fight against acne, as well as the prevention of this disease.
Citronella ether is a frequent element of balms, shampoos, lotions and creams, which are especially recommended for older people with aging and wrinkled skin.
In cosmetology also enotery, cornel, ginger, radish, strawberry, watermelon, amaranth are used.Plant based cream regenerates tissue structure and increases its density. This contributes to the elimination of dehydration of cellular tissues and the normalization of skin tone.
At home
The presence of a special complex of chemical elements allows the use of citronella concentrate as an effective way in the fight against harmful insects. The persistent smell of ethereal liquid drives away black flies, mosquitoes, aphids and other small pests. 
A small amount of concentrate can relieve clothes from unpleasant odors, and furniture for storing clothes - from moths.
Did you know? About four thousand tons of citronella oil is produced on earth daily, most of which is produced in Indonesia and China.In summer, when mosquito life is at its peak, water sprayed with a spray with the addition of a small amount of ether will protect your apartment from small living creatures, purify oxygen from tobacco smoke and bring pleasant citrus freshness into the general atmosphere of the house.
A drop of plant extract added to dishwashing liquid eliminates difficult to clean contamination, and also eliminates the harsh odors of onions, garlic or fish. 
Contraindications and harm
With all the positive properties of citronella concentrate, this substance has some contraindications that must be taken into account when using the product.
- When applying a small amount of ether to the skin, it should not be left on the surface for more than five minutes. Otherwise, you risk getting unpleasant sensations of burning and a mild burn.
- In the process of using inhalations for treating colds, citronella can cause excessive sneezing. Although it is not an allergic reaction to the substance, in such a case, inhalation should be abandoned.
- If your skin is characterized by excessive sensitivity, you should also stop using citronella ether.
- This tool is strictly contraindicated in pregnancy, hypertension, acute forms of gastritis and ulcers.
Citronella aroma oil is an excellent product with a wide range of applications. Using this oil will help you to improve your health and will become a good helper in everyday life. Observe the dosage of this drug, and then the quality of your life will be much better.
