Citronella is a hardy, aromatic perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and cane-like stems. It grows abundantly in Sri Lanka, Java, and Vietnam and thrives in tropical environments. This sweeping grass’s scent is popularly used to help keep insects at bay. Citronella has lemony overtones, but its fragrance layers evolve as they mingle with the air. Its deeper, earthy notes weave into the lighter ones, grounding and energizing in one unique blend.
Plant Part Used
Grass
Extraction Method
Steam distilled
Aroma
Medium. Woody and slightly sweet.
Citronella Essential Oil Benefits
Invigorating, uplifting and clarifying. Balances and stimulates the senses.
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Citrus Oils, Cedarwood, Geranium, Pine, Sandalwood
History of Citronella
The graceful arches of this tropical grass release a faint but invigorating fragrance that is captured most potently in its essential oil. Its aroma is fresh and warming, delicately dancing between sweet citrus and earthy wood. In Traditional Chinese practices, citronella is valued for activating ‘yang’ qualities on both mental and physical levels. Yang is often associated with the sun, spring, summer, and the day–lending the receiver warmth, energy and strength. Citronella’s uplifting qualities will gently transport you as your mind opens, your senses heighten, and your body soaks in its complex fragrance harmonies.
Using Citronella Essential Oil
All essential oil blends are for aromatherapy use only and are not for ingesting!
Fresh-Squeezed Blend
A juicy, energizing mixture that will make your tongue jealous!
4 drops Citronella Essential Oil
2 drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
2 drops Orange Essential Oil
August Night Blend
A fading sun, a warm breeze... Relax, summer is still here.
4 drops Citronella Essential Oil
4 drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 drops Jasmine Essential Oil
2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
Aromatherapy Uses
Bath & Shower
Add 5-10 drops to hot bath water, or sprinkle into shower steam before getting in for an at-home spa experience.
Massage
8-10 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil. Apply a small amount directly to areas of concern, such as muscles, skin or joints. Work the oil gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Inhalation
Inhale the aromatic vapors directly from the bottle, or place a few drops in a burner or diffuser to fill a room with its scent.
DIY Projects
This oil can be used in your homemade DIY projects, such as in candles, soaps, and body care products!
Our Piping Rock Promise
We proudly offer you everything you need for your daily aromatherapy routine at the best value in the industry! From essential oils to carrier oils, fragrance oils, diffusers, blending bottles, books, and more, we have you covered. Enjoy various essential oil blends, sprays, and experience our revitalizing, botanical massage oils. With hundreds of essential oils to choose from, you can now create homemade scents and beauty products!
Piping Rock Quality
You have found the finest source for aromatherapy products at Piping Rock. Our exceptional essentials oils are crafted in our own GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified facilities and verified with third-party, FDA-registered agencies to ensure quality and purity. We utilize special GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) testing to meet strict purity standards and superior standards of excellence. We guarantee outstanding purity, potency, safety, and innovation with every product we manufacture.
