Citronella: what it is, what it is for and how to use it
Citronella is a medicinal plant rich in essential oils, such as linalool, citronellol, citronellal, geraniol and cis-calamenene, with insect repellent, flavoring, antibacterial and calming properties, and is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics. The scientific name of citronella is Cymbopogon nardus or Cymbopogon winterianuswhich is different from lemongrass, whose scientific name is Cymbopogon citratus, […]
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