CITRONELLA (CEYLON TYPE)
| Botanical Name | Cymbopogon nardus |
| Botanical family | Poaceae |
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| Biochemical composition of the essential oil | Monoterpene alcohols (35%): geraniol, borneol, citronellol Aliphatic aldehydes (10–15%): citronellal Esters (10%): geranyl formate Terpene ethers (10%): methyl isoeugenol |
| Therapeutic properties | Antibacterial ++ Antifungal ++ Insect repellent (mosquito) ++ Anti-inflammatory ++ Antispasmodic +++ |
| Main therapeutic indications | Congestion and pain in the pelvic area +++ Spastic colitis +++ Mosquito repellent +++ Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism ++ Neuritis, neuralgia ++ |