Citronella-The oil of Averting

Sourced from the leaves of a tall grass native to Asia, Citronella essential oil offers a crisp, fresh aroma. A powerful pest repellent, Citronella essential oil helps keep creepy crawlers out of the house and off your skin and clothing, masking the human fragrances that insects find appealing. It’s an ideal companion for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

Chemical components in Citronella essential oil include citronellal and geraniol, which are good for cleaning surfaces in and outside the home. When diffused, Citronella oil promotes a happy, positive aroma. When applied topically, it can be soothing to the skin and scalp.

Primary Benefits

• Citronella essential oil repels pests naturally
• Citronella essential oil cleans surfaces
• Citronella essential oil provides an uplifting and stress-reducing aroma
• Citronella essential oil soothes skin and scalp

Uses

• Diffuse Citronella essential oil to ward off insects, especially mosquitoes.
• Combine Citronella oil with carrier oil and rub onto skin as a topical insect repellent.
• Mix Citronella essential oil with water in a spray bottle and spritz onto surfaces as a natural surface cleanser.
• Diffuse Citronella essential oil to promote a cheery, optimistic environment.
• Use in shampoo and conditioner to boost cleansing while adding shine.

Directions For Use

Aromatic use: Place three to four drops of Citronella essential oil in the diffuser of your choice.

Topical use: Apply one to two drops of Citronella oil to desired area.

“Citronella is the oil of AVERTING.  It is potent for repelling unwanted invaders from the body and energy field.  It can assist individuals in expelling undesirables once they have been established.  Citronella offers an invitation to carefully observe what individuals are allowing into their physical, mental, and emotional space and to choose more consciously what they allow into their lives.  It is very helpful when individuals have been unconsciously allowing little irritations and judgments to build up over time.  Recurring negative thoughts and reactions accumulate and stagnate in various parts of the body, causing havoc.  It helps to break the energetic cycle of constant irritation and teachers how to release these degrading states so they don’t continue to prey on the life force." -This information from the book Essential Emotions.