November 19, 2011

Citronella Oil – For Relaxing and Balmy Effects

Aromatherapy is a form of Phytotherapy which is a form of medical treatment which relies on the use of plants, either whole or in the form of prepared extracts and essences. It usually used for treatment of various health problems or sometimes help us to treat the body and various external problems also. These are very concentrated molecules compounds which obtained using various extraction and distillation methods. It emits the type of plant fragrance which helps improving the emotional well being of the person.

Citronella is one of the popular one in the field of aromatherapy. The same is extracted by using steam distillation of various part of citronella such as leaves and stems. There is no significant root of citronella like other grassed of Cymbopogon family like lemongrass and gingergrass. The major constituent of citronella oil is Citronellol, Citronellal, Geraniol and also some percentage of Rhodinol which has very nice floral odor like Rose Oil. It helps treating in cold, flu, headache, fatigue, insects bites etc. But one should take precautions while using it directly into skin because it may cause sensitivity due to high alcohol contents. In case of any symptom found, please rush to the physician immediately.

Citronella is a clear yellowish essential oil having fresh, fruity and sweet aroma sometimes looking like the lemongrass oil. It also plays a major role in food flavoring industry. Sometime, it found as an ingredients of candies, cereals, baked food, beverages, alcoholic drinks and various frozen dairy products.

In the field of aromatherapy, Citronella oil has uses in warming and relieving features which boosts the whole health. It is also blends well with other citrus as well as floral essential oils in order to boost the relaxing and balmy effect. One can mix it with various base oils also and use it directly over skin for treating infections and fungal. In other ways, in massages, one should take care of the amount used in the blends because access amount of concentrated oil may cause skin irritation. In muscle pains, joints pains, it gives the whole relief quickly. In ancient times, the citronella was used in order to treat menstrual problems, digestive system disorders, fever etc. In the Chinese herbal medications the citronella oil was a major ingredient because it helps treating the problems like rheumatic pains etc.

The following pre-application precautions in regards to Citronella Oil.

1. One should avoid using in pregnancy

2. Due to heavy alcohol contents, it should not be taken internally.

3. One should use the same in diluted forms only.

4. In case of savior disease such as Cancer and live problems, please avoid using it.

5. Before applying directly over full skin, please use it into a small patch of hand skin to see the real effects.

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