Citronella Essential Oil 15mL
is backordered. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days.
Cymbopogon nardus
Most of us associate the smell of citronella essential oil with lazy summer nights in the garden. Citronella is a grass native to Sri Lanka where it is extensively cultivated in the country’s south. There are two types of citronella essential oil - Sri Lankan and Javan – and Tinderbox uses Sri Lankan citronella, which does not yield as much oil but has a fresher and less woody scent than its Javan cousin.
Aroma: Top Note.
Perfume: Slightly sweet, lemony. Grassy with woody notes.
Blends well with: geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange, cedarwood, pine, lavender, peppermint, petitgrain, sage.
Indications: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, deodorant, diuretic, diaphoretic, (Induces sweating) febrifuge, (lowers temperature) emmenagogue, fungicidal, insecticide, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge (expels worms),
Part of plant used: grass
Type of extraction: steam distilled
Grown and Processed in: China
Tinderbox products containing citronella essential oil: Divine Doggy Blend, Bug Free Oil.
Precautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant, however it could cause irritation in some individuals. Use well diluted. Considered safe to use during pregnancy.
Download Specification Sheet
Packaging: recyclable blue glass bottle.
Cymbopogon nardus
Most of us associate the smell of citronella essential oil with lazy summer nights in the garden. Citronella is a grass native to Sri Lanka where it is extensively cultivated in the country’s south. There are two types of citronella essential oil - Sri Lankan and Javan – and Tinderbox uses Sri Lankan citronella, which does not yield as much oil but has a fresher and less woody scent than its Javan cousin.
Aroma: Top Note.
Perfume: Slightly sweet, lemony. Grassy with woody notes.
Blends well with: geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange, cedarwood, pine, lavender, peppermint, petitgrain, sage.
Indications: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, deodorant, diuretic, diaphoretic, (Induces sweating) febrifuge, (lowers temperature) emmenagogue, fungicidal, insecticide, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge (expels worms),
Part of plant used: grass
Type of extraction: steam distilled
Grown and Processed in: China
Tinderbox products containing citronella essential oil: Divine Doggy Blend, Bug Free Oil.
Precautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant, however it could cause irritation in some individuals. Use well diluted. Considered safe to use during pregnancy.
Download Specification Sheet
Packaging: recyclable blue glass bottle.
