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Absolute Essential Citronella (Organic) is used extensively as an effective natural repellent. Citronella has a variety of properties that offer useful applications on your body, in your garden, and in your home.
Its refreshing, lemon-sweet fragrance and stimulating qualities are cleansing and tonifying for a range of uses.
A perennial aromatic plant originating in western Malesia. The grass grows to about 2 metres in height and has magenta-coloured base stems. It has been widely used in culinary applications, as a scent in soaps and as a natural insect repellent.
Fragrance notes:
A bright and crisp aroma with an unmistakable lemon quality.
Blends well with:
Geranium, all Eucalyptus oils, Lemongrass.
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Directions + Precautions
For topical use: Blend with a carrier oil before applying to the skin, 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil (i.e. almond, apricot, jojoba.)
For diffuser or vaporiser: Add 4-8 drops of essential oil as per instructions of device.
Insect Repellent: Diffuse a few drops in a diffuser or apply in carrier oil to the skin to repel annoying insects.
Plant Pests: Citronella can be added to a little warm water, shaken vigorously and sprayed on your lettuce to repel pests, repeat 3 days in a row.
Cat Repellent: Spray 20 drops of citronella diluted in 200 ml of warm water (with a small squirt of dishwashing liquid) where cats scratch or urinate. They dislike the scent and will avoid these areas.
Flea Repellent: Add 20 drops of citronella and 20 drops of Eucalyptus to 60ml vodka and 40ml water and spray on carpet and furniture. Repeat as required.
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About Absolute Essential
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Absolute Essential Citronella (Organic) is used extensively as an effective natural repellent. Citronella has a variety of properties that offer useful applications on your body, in your garden, and in your home.
Its refreshing, lemon-sweet fragrance and stimulating qualities are cleansing and tonifying for a range of uses.
A perennial aromatic plant originating in western Malesia. The grass grows to about 2 metres in height and has magenta-coloured base stems. It has been widely used in culinary applications, as a scent in soaps and as a natural insect repellent.
Fragrance notes:
A bright and crisp aroma with an unmistakable lemon quality.
Blends well with:
Geranium, all Eucalyptus oils, Lemongrass.
For topical use: Blend with a carrier oil before applying to the skin, 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil (i.e. almond, apricot, jojoba.)
For diffuser or vaporiser: Add 4-8 drops of essential oil as per instructions of device.
Insect Repellent: Diffuse a few drops in a diffuser or apply in carrier oil to the skin to repel annoying insects.
Plant Pests: Citronella can be added to a little warm water, shaken vigorously and sprayed on your lettuce to repel pests, repeat 3 days in a row.
Cat Repellent: Spray 20 drops of citronella diluted in 200 ml of warm water (with a small squirt of dishwashing liquid) where cats scratch or urinate. They dislike the scent and will avoid these areas.
Flea Repellent: Add 20 drops of citronella and 20 drops of Eucalyptus to 60ml vodka and 40ml water and spray on carpet and furniture. Repeat as required.
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Absolute Essential Citronella (Organic) is used extensively as an effective natural repellent. Citronella has a variety of properties that offer useful applications on your body, in your garden, and in your home.
Its refreshing, lemon-sweet fragrance and stimulating qualities are cleansing and tonifying for a range of uses.
A perennial aromatic plant originating in western Malesia. The grass grows to about 2 metres in height and has magenta-coloured base stems. It has been widely used in culinary applications, as a scent in soaps and as a natural insect repellent.
Fragrance notes:
A bright and crisp aroma with an unmistakable lemon quality.
Blends well with:
Geranium, all Eucalyptus oils, Lemongrass.
For topical use: Blend with a carrier oil before applying to the skin, 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil (i.e. almond, apricot, jojoba.)
For diffuser or vaporiser: Add 4-8 drops of essential oil as per instructions of device.
Insect Repellent: Diffuse a few drops in a diffuser or apply in carrier oil to the skin to repel annoying insects.
Plant Pests: Citronella can be added to a little warm water, shaken vigorously and sprayed on your lettuce to repel pests, repeat 3 days in a row.
Cat Repellent: Spray 20 drops of citronella diluted in 200 ml of warm water (with a small squirt of dishwashing liquid) where cats scratch or urinate. They dislike the scent and will avoid these areas.
Flea Repellent: Add 20 drops of citronella and 20 drops of Eucalyptus to 60ml vodka and 40ml water and spray on carpet and furniture. Repeat as required.
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