Citronella Sri Lanka (Cymbopogon nardus)*

Description
A hardy grass which growns mainly in Indonesian and Asian countries. Formerly known as Andropogon nardus the plant grows to about 3ft with long slender leaves.
Characteristics
A slightly sweet and lemony, very top note based essential oil
Oils to Blend with
Bergamot, Cajuput, Eualyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Sage and Ylang Ylang

Latin Name
Cymbopogon nardus

Plant Family
Graminae

Extraction Method
The oil is steam distilled from the dried grass. Steam distillation of the fresh grass uses large amounts of energy and yields a lower quality oil, so dried grass is the prefered method.

Country of Origin
China

Chemical Constituents
Citronellic (Acid), Borneol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Nerol (Alcohol), Citral, Citronallal (Aldehydes), Camphene, Dipentene, Limonene (Terpenes).

Precautions
Can be a skin irritant