Citronella Grass
Cymbopogon nardus
Family: Poaceae / Gramineae Citronella Grass, Nardus, Nard Grass, Mana Grass Availability: In stock Pot Herbs Medium size (seedling pot) Potted citronella grass Cost. P 100.00 and up depending on size Citronella Grass - A tropical plant that can grow up to 6 feet tall. The oil from Citronella Grass is used to make mosquito repellents and is often used in candles.
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Aromatherapy Scents
- While citronella is best known for its insect-repellent properties, it can also be used in aromatherapy to eliminate fatigue, alleviate headaches and improve energy levels. Both the essential oil and the crushed leaves are effective, though the pure oil is a little stronger. According to the Essential Oil Database, good quality citronella has a distinct "grassy" scent with hints of lemon or citrus.
Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grows to about 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) and has red base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitos) in insect sprays and candles, and also in aromatherapy, which is famous in Bintan Island, Indonesia. Therefore it's assumed that its origin is from Indonesia.