Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap,...
Citronella is a perennial grass, which belongs to the Poaceae family. The two most commonly known varieties of citronella grass are Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus . In trade, C. nardus and C. winterianus are popularly...