this lemongrassfirst known for its role in Repellentsis a plant that has been used throughout history and also for its medicinal properties (as analgesicrelieves headaches, muscle and joint pains such as expectorant Treating respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus… or Antioxidants Help prevent cellular damage and boost immune system function, or as sedative and antibacterialwait).
In the plant kingdom, each plant belongs to a family and a genus, and although they are cultivated in many places, they all have one or more origins, which also give them their own characteristics. For example, in the case of essential oils, there is a need to classify according to chemotypes (types of aromatic molecules of essential oils, which vary from one plant to another according to climatic conditions, topography, altitude…) because they give it Some healing properties or the other.Estimated first citronella essential oil sample Introduced to Europe in 1717from the Moluccas in eastern Indonesia.
To clarify, when we usually refer to citronella, we can find two plants that are not related to each other and belong to two different genera, Citronella and Lemon Geranium. In Spain, at least when we buy citronella plants, we buy lemon geraniums.However, when we buy essential oils, we usually buy oil extracted from the genus Citronella CitronellaGramineae perennial herbaceous plants, native to Southeast Asia, the common point is perennial herbaceous plants, dark green in color, with characteristic lemon scent.
Today, citronella comes in many different forms, depending on its use.
There are about 50 species of citronella, but the most famous of these is ‘nard pine’, which is used as an essential oil for its repellent and healing properties. Ceylon lemongrass or citronella, ‘winterianus’ or Javan citronella and ‘martinii’ or palmarosa.
Today, citronella comes in many forms depending on its use: fresh or dried plant, infusion, essential oil, salves, tinctures, capsules, soaps, creams, deodorants, sprays, candles, incense, bracelets or necklaces. suitable for animals.
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author: Marta Gandarillas, Natural Health Professional Journalist, Advanced Degree in Naturopathic Medicine and Jin Shin Jyutsu Therapist
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