Citronella has a fresh, lemony aroma. Obtained from this grass.
Citronella grass grows up to 1.5 meters in height. This Citronella Oil is sourced from Sri Lanka which is the only source of the Ceylon variety of Citronella.
Citronella has a powerful lemony aroma which blends well with all citrus and woody oils and is very widely used in household cleaning products and insecticides.
For a more natural air freshener, you can add 3 drops of Citronella, 3 drops of Geranium and 2 drops of Pine to a spray bottle filled with water, shake well and spray into the air. Please note however, when using this spray please keep it away from pets and polished surfaces.
You can also use 2 drops of Citronella, 2 drops of Cedarwood and 2 drops of Eucalyptus Citriodora in an oil burner or diffuser, which can help with maintaining an insect-free barbecue.