Citronella grass Essential Oil - Organic

Quality Botanical family: Poaceae Latin name: Cymbopogon winterianus Origin: Indonesia or Vietnam Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control Distilled part: Aerial parts (the herb) Production process: Steam distillation Quality: 100% pure, natural and chemotyped - Food Olfactory notes: lemony, rosy, spicy Main constituents Terpene aldehydes: citronellal (37%) Monoterpenols: geraniol (21%), citronellol (11%) Esters: citronnelly acetate Sesquiterpenes Our opinion An excellent product to diffuse and possibly combine with Lemon grass and Palmarosa essential oils. Citronella grass is also used in the household. Precautions for use 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.