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Citronella

Citronella

Latin Name: Cymbopogon nardus
Description of Appearance: Citronella is a tall, aromatic grass with long, slender leaves and clusters of small flowers.
Common Names:
  • Citronella
  • Lemongrass
  • Barbed wire grass

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Insect repellent

Active Ingredients: Citronellal and geraniol
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Citronella oil extracted from the leaves is used in bug repellent products.

Antibacterial

Active Ingredients: Citronellol, geraniol, and citral
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Citronella extracts have shown antibacterial properties against certain strains of bacteria.

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Citronellal and geraniol
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Topical applications of citronella oil may help reduce inflammation.

Antifungal

Active Ingredients: Citronellol, citronellal, and geraniol
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Extracts from citronella leaves can be used to inhibit the growth of fungi.

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Citronellal

Description Citronellal is a naturally occurring organic compound that is classified as a monoterpene. It is commonly found in citrus oils and has a strong lemon-like scent.

Citronellol

Description Citronellol is a naturally occurring acyclic monoterpenoid alcohol found in essential oils from various plants.

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Description of Appearance: The Lemon Eucalyptus plant is a tall evergreen tree with smooth, pale bark, and lance-shaped leaves that release a lemony scent when crushed. Its flowers are small and creamy white in color.
Common Names:
  • Eucalyptus Lemon
  • Lemon Eucalyptus