Aroma Oils Dealers in Geeta Nagar, Kanpur

• Grade: Therapeutic
• Botanical Ref: Cymbopogon Winterianus
• Plant Family: Poaceae (Gramineae)
• Fragrance: Woody, Spice
• Plant Part Used: Grass
• Color Tone: Pale Yellowish
• Origin: India
• Production Process: Steam Distillation
• Usage: Insect repellent, Aromatherapy, Astringent & Perfume Industry
• Mixes well with: Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Lemongrass.
• Main Constituents: Citronellal, Citronellol, Gerniol, Esters

Citronella oil is a volatile oil, which is distilled using steam distillation process from the greenish blue, lemon-scented leaves and stem of the plant Cymbopogon nardus (Ceylon citronella) or Cymbopogon winteratus (Java type citronella). Trade Wise, citronella oil is categorised into two types: 1) Ceylon citronella oil - obtained from Cymbopogon nardus Rendle, (inferior type)2) Java citronella oil - obtained from Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt, (superior type)