Citriodora Oil

Citriodora Oil- also known as lemon-scented Eucalyptus-is an elegant evergreen tree native to Australia and now wildly cultivated in various locations such as Egypt- Spain- India and South Africa.Citriodora oil is produced from the eucalyptus leaves using traditional steam distillation method- which makes it very inexpensive. Its antibacterial property makes it a powerful antiseptic and used all over the world for relieving cold and cough. When exposed to air- it can form ozone.

Common Names

It has various common names- which are lemon myrtle- lemon scented myrtle-lemon scented ironwood.

Blends With

It blends with harsh lemon herb balsamic cool.

Constituents

It has major constituents like citronellal (63.6%), α-citronellol (7.3%), isopulegol isomers (6.5%), citronellyl acetate (2.6%), p-cymene (2.5%), citronellal dimmers (2.5%), α-pinene (2.1%) and β-caryophyllene (1.2%).

Uses

Generally applicable in floorwash & perfumes- it is also used on humans and their clothing to repel insects- Citriodora Oil this is also excellent to be used for dandruff-insect repellent- herpes-candida- fever- hair loss.