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Ingredients/Chemical Components

Citronellol, geraniol

Primary Benefits

  • Provides an invigorating aroma.
  • Promotes a healthy scalp and hair.
  • Promotes healthy inflammatory response.
  • Supports cellular health.
  • Promotes healthy skin.
  • Natural insect repellent

History

Citronella is a native plant of Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Burma where its purifying properties have been utilized in folk medicine to treat skin infections and rashes for centuries.

Oil Description

Citronella, or cymbopogon winterianus, is a species of Asian grass that yields powerful cleansing and anti-inflammatory benefits. The chemical, citronellol is known to purify skin, and promote healthy cellular function. Over one hundred published studies have affirmed citronella’s purifying properties. Like its relative, lemongrass, citronella has an invigorating fragrance and the ability to repel insects. It is registered in the United States as an insect repellent and commonly used in several household products, such as scented candles, air fresheners.It blends well with cassia, cilantro, ginger, geranium, or bergamot essential oils.

Cautions

Use with a carrier for sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care. Do not put oils directly in your eyes (oils can drip into eyes – if this happens, flush with fractionated coconut oil, not water). Do not drip oils into the ear canal. Avoid sensitive areas.

*The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Protocols and Recipies

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Uses

  • Use as an effective surface cleanser.
  • Protects against environmental and seasonal threats.
  • Revitalizes and freshens living spaces.
  • Promotes a fresh and rejuvenating aroma.
  • Soothes bug bite irritations.
  • Helps to clean wounds.
  • Deters bugs.
  • Helps eliminate worms and parasites.

Emotional Components

  • Uplifting
  • Rejuvenating
  • Calming

Directions for Use

  • Diffuse 3-4 drops to provide an invigorating aroma, eliminate odors and keep bugs away.
  • Apply a few drops to a cotton ball and place in a small area to freshen and eliminate odors (car, closet, gym bag).
  • Add  3-4 drops in a spray bottle with water and use as an all purpose cleaner or a bug repellant.
  • Apply a drop combined with carrier oil to an irritated bug bite.
  • Add 1-2 drops in shampoo and conditioner for extra cleansing and shine.
  • Add a few drops to laundry detergent to increase cleansing power.
  • Apply to temples with a carrier oil help reduce fever.
  • For bug free gardening, combine with fractionated coconut oil and dab the mixture on neck and wrists.
  • For clear & healthy skin, combine 1-2 drops with fractionated coconut oil and apply to affected areas as needed. 
  • Help to combat skin issues such as rashes or ringworm: Apply 2 drops of oil directly to the affected area as needed.
  • Apply a few drops to a cotton ball and place in a vacuum cleaner bag.

Body Systems Supported

Focus Areas Supported

Item Info

doTERRA item #60209676

Size: 15mL 

Wholesale: $20.00

Retail: $26.67

PV: 20

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