Citronella

Synonym(s)

Citronella; citronella grass; citronella nard grass

Definition
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Belongs to the sweet grass family (Poaceae) and is native to South East Asia. Grass and essential oil are used for natural healing.

Citronella oil is obtained from citronella grass by steam distillation. It contains numerous terpenes such as geraniol, citronellol and limonene.

Complication(s)
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Allergic reactions

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General therapy
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Extracts of citronella grass are applied orally and topically in the form of tea or oil. The oil is also often used in a fragrance lamp.

Citronella oil is used as a repellent in some countries (USA). It is also used in the cosmetics and perfume industry.
Citronella grass is used as a sedative in aromatherapy for natural healing purposes. The natural remedy is also used for the following diseases:

frontal sinusitis
Rhinitis
Tiredness and exhaustion
Hyperhidrosis pedum

Naturopathy
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Extracts of citronella grass are applied orally and topically in the form of tea or oil. The oil is also often used in a fragrance lamp.

Citronella oil is used as a repellent in some countries (USA). It is also used in the cosmetics and perfume industry.
Citronella grass is used as a sedative in aromatherapy for natural healing purposes. In addition, the natural remedy is administered for the following diseases:

frontal sinusitis
Rhinitis
Tiredness and exhaustion
Hyperhidrosis pedum
Mycoses of the skin

Literature
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De Toledo LG et al (2016) Essential Oil ofCymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle: A Strategy to Combat Fungal Infections Caused by Candida Species. Int J Mol Sci 17 doi: 10.3390/ijms17081252.
Gilpin S et al (2010) In vitro human skin penetration of geraniol and citronellol. dermatitis 21:41-48
Kandimalla R et al (2016) Chemical Composition and Anti-Candidiasis Mediated Wound Healing Property of Cymbopogon nardus Essential Oil on Chronic Diabetic Wounds. Front Pharmacol 7:198.
Rungqu P et al (2016) Anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oils of Cymbopogon validus (Stapf) Stapf ex Burtt Davy from Eastern Cape, South Africa. Asian Pac J Trop Med 9:426-431.
Semmler M et al (2014) Evaluation of biological and chemical insect repellents and their potential adverse effects. Parasitol Res 113:185-18