Citronella grass Essential Oil - Organic

Botanical family: Poaceae
Latin name: Cymbopogon winterianus
Origin: Indonesia or Vietnam
Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE-BIO-01 control
Distilled part: Aerial parts (the herb)
Production process: Steam distillation
Quality: 100% pure, natural and chemotyped - Food
Olfactory notes: lemony, rosy, spicy

Terpene aldehydes: citronellal (37%)
Monoterpenols: geraniol (21%), citronellol (11%)
Esters: citronnelly acetate
Sesquiterpenes

• Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended dose (1 drop twice a day, maximum 80 mg).
• Contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy. Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women without medical advice.
• Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
• Caution in case of hypotension. Risk of drug interactions if taken orally. Seek advice from a health professional.
• Tends to be irritating when used undiluted, make sure it is sufficiently diluted for skin use (maximum 10%).
• No prolonged use.
• Risk of allergy (geraniol, citronnellol, limonene, eugenol, linalool, citral): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (at least 48 hours before use).
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Keep out of reach of young children.
• Store away from heat and light.