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Looking for a truly effective natural repellent? Ceylon citronella essential oil, available from Soin-et-Nature, is the perfect ally for keeping mosquitoes at bay while soothing skin inflammation. Its fresh, lemony fragrance makes it a must-have for both summer and everyday skin care. Selected for its pharmaceutical quality, it safely accompanies you in a natural, protective routine.
Ceylon Citronella essential oil(Cymbopogon nardus) is an essential oil for aromatherapy, natural cosmetics, repellent care and well-being. Extracted from the whole flowering plant, it has an intense lemony fragrance, powerful antimicrobial activity and recognized efficacy against mosquitoes.
Native to tropical Africa and Southeast Asia, this large perennial herb of the Poaceae family (grasses) grows in dense clumps up to a meter high. Aromatic, medicinal and protective, it has been used since ancient times for its olfactory, disinfectant and insect-repellent properties.
The Greeks and Romans were already familiar with species of the Cymbopogon genus. Pliny the Elder mentions their repellent and disinfectant uses. It is thought that he was referring to related varieties, such as Indian verbena(Cymbopogon citratus), also known as Madagascar lemongrass.
Ceylon citronella essential oil gained notoriety as early as the 17th century, when the military surgeon Nicolas Grimm used it for its antiseptic virtues. After the Second World War, it became popular in Europe as a natural insect repellent, particularly for mosquitoes. In Ceylon (Sri Lanka), it is also used in infusions, perfumes and soaps.
Today, its cultivation has spread to East Africa, India, the West Indies, Brazil, Malaysia and Madagascar, where several lemongrass species coexist. Inexpensive to produce, lemongrass represents an additional source of income for rural populations in tropical countries.
Ceylon citronella essential oil has a broad spectrum of action, thanks to its high citronellal, citronellol, geraniol, neral and geranial content. Its properties include
Ceylon citronella essential oil is particularly effective against many bacteria, fungi and viruses. Geraniol, neral and geranial act synergistically to inhibit the proliferation of pathogenic germs, including:
Citronellol and citronellals reinforce this antibacterial activity, by disrupting the cell membranes of pathogens. This essential oil is used as an anti-infectious active ingredient in antiseptic lotions, skin care products and intimate hygiene products.
Citronellal acts by inhibiting the synthesis of PGE2 prostaglandins, key mediators of inflammation. It reduces the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, thus limiting edema and pain. What's more, terpene aldehydes such as geranial and neral have strong antioxidant power, with no gastrointestinal side effects, unlike some conventional anti-inflammatories.
This anti-inflammatory action is particularly useful in :
Ceylon citronella essential oil has a central analgesic effect. Citronellal, in particular, acts on opioid receptors, reducing pain perception. Studies have shown that the analgesic effect is inhibited by naloxone, confirming an action comparable to opiates, without their addictive side effects.
It is effective in relieving :
Ceylon citronella essential oil is widely recognized for its insect repellent properties. Geraniol and citronellol provide a long-lasting repellent effect (up to 4 hours) against :
Citronellal also has a larvicidal action, making it an ideal ingredient in anti-mosquito sprays, lotions and candles.
Thanks to the presence of citronellol and geraniol, Ceylon citronella essential oil relaxes smooth muscles, particularly those of the digestive and urinary systems. It helps relieve
Used for local massage with vegetable oil (sweet almond, coconut), it is well tolerated on the skin when properly diluted.
Ceylon citronella essential oil is highly active. It therefore requires certain precautions:
Ceylon citronella essential oil is an exceptional natural product, combining therapeutic efficacy, preventive action against insects and versatility of use. Its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and repellent effects make it a first-rate resource for natural self-medication, cosmetics and daily hygiene.
Accessible, economical and extensively documented, it deserves its place in every natural care kit. By purchasing from an online parapharmacy platform, you are choosing quality, safety and practicality.
The Soin-et-Nature essential oil index gives you access to an expert selection of single essential oils, classified by plant and botanical name. Each card highlights the therapeutic properties, indications for use and precautions specific to each essential oil. This index is designed to help professionals and private individuals alike adopt a safe, well-documented approach to aromatherapy.
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