Citronella Ceylon / Sereh Wangi Aster Essential Oil Pure 100% | Cymbopogon/Andropogon Nardus Ceylon de Jong / Sereh Wangi Aster

CITRONELLA CEYLON OIL

Brand: DDistillers

Botanical name: Cymbopogon/Andropogon Nardus Ceylon de Jong

INCI name: Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil

Product Category: Single essential oil, purity: 100%

HS Code: 33012930

CAS#: 8000-29-1

FEMA#: 2308

Extraction method: Steam Distilled

DESCRIPTION:

Our citronella oil is obtained from the extraction of citronella leaves using the steam distillation method. Our oil is a clear to dark yellow liquid, the aroma of the oil produced is typical of fresh and strong citronella leaves[1]. Citronella oil contains citronellal, geraniol, and citronellol which have biological properties such as anti-mosquito, anti-fungal, antibacterial, larvicidal, anti-inflammatory, aromatic, antipyretic (can relieve fever and headaches), antispasmodic (acts as a muscle relaxer), and can be used as cleaning agents[2]. In the Caribbean and India, citronella is the main ingredient in traditional medicines to relieve fever, external pain and arthritis. The leaves of citronella are also a good source of cellulose for making paper and cardboard.

In the world of trade, Citronella Oil, known as Citronella Oil, consists of two types, namely the Ceylon type from the Cymbopogon nardus (Ceylon citronella) plant and the Javanese type from the Cymbopogon winteratus (Java citronella) plant. Serehwangi is first harvested at the age of 6 months and then every 3 months. Lemongrass leaves and stems, which can be distilled into oil, have many benefits that can be used as a basis for making perfumes, antiseptics, cosmetics, medicines, food or drink flavorings and so on.

BOTANICAL OVERVIEW:

Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) is a type of grass from the order Graminales which is typical of tropical areas of Asia. C. nardus is perennial (always grows throughout the year). C. nardus is very well known as a spice in Asian cuisine (especially in Thai and Indonesian cuisine), but can also be brewed into herbal tea with a distinctive lemon aroma. Citronella grows in clumps and has quite a lot of fibrous roots. Citronella leaves are flat, curved and elongated like grass, reaching a length of 1 meter and a width of around 1 cm to 2 cm. Citronella leaves look green to bluish green with green to purplish red stems. When squeezed, lemongrass leaves will emit a distinctive aroma of citronella[3].

Citronella can be planted directly without processing it first. Planting is best done during the rainy season. 1-2 citronella saplings are planted in holes measuring 30 x 30 x 30 cm, with a distance of 100 x 100 cm between the holes. The hole is then given manure at a dose of 1–2 kg/clump.  The first harvest of citronella leaves is when the plant is 6 months old, with subsequent harvests carried out every 3 months [4].

HISTORY:

In Indonesia, lemongrass plants can generally be classified into two groups, namely lemon lemongrass or spiced lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus and Wangi lemongrass or Citronella lemongrass Cymbopogon nardus[5]. Generally we do not differentiate between the names citronella and lemon citronella, even though these two types are easy to distinguish. There are 2 types of Lemongrass in Indonesia, namely the mahapengiri type and the lenabatu type. Maha Pengiri can be recognized by the shape of its leaves which are shorter and wider than the leaves of lenabatu. By distillation, the mahapengiri type provides higher oil yields than lenabatu, the quality is also better, meaning the geraniol and citronellelal content is higher than lenabatu. Likewise, mahapengiri requires more fertile soil, more rain, better maintenance than lenabatu. The first record in Europe regarding lemongrass oil was written by Nicolaus Grimm, a military physician who studied medicine in Colombo at the end of the 17th century. Grimm named the grass that produces the oil Arundo Indica Odorata. The first shipments of “Olium Siree” to reach Europe were in the early 18th century, at which time the oil appears to have been little exported. In 1851 and 1855 small samples of citronella oil were shown at the World Fairs held in London and Paris. Then this oil became increasingly known in Europe, and its use continued to grow, namely for soap fragrances and as a basic ingredient in the perfume industry. From 1870 the demand for citronella oil rose, and large quantities were produced in Ceylon. Until 1890, Ceylon remained the largest producer in the world, although Java had begun to produce better quality lemongrass oil. Now the yield of Javanese type oil has far surpassed that of the Ceylon type. However, Ceylon oil can still compete with world competition, because the price is cheaper. Traditionally used as a flavoring agent in culinary applications, a soothing agent for pain, infections, rashes, and inflammation, a non-toxic insect repellent, a natural and fragrant household cleaning agent, and an ingredient in perfumes, soaps, detergents, scented candles , and cosmetic products. Lemongrass oil continues to be valued and used for its cleansing, disinfecting, refreshing and deodorizing properties[6].

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