Citronella Oil | Bright Grass & Outdoor Ritual

Fresh, grassy and lemony with a sharper, slightly waxy edge. Instantly recognizable as the smell of a summer porch.

What It Is
Cymbopogon winterianus, steam distilled from the grass. The Java type, which is the more citronellal-rich of the two commercial varieties. A close relative of lemongrass and of the palmarosa grasses.

In the Craft
Its folk associations run to clearing and to warding off unwanted attention, which fits its outdoor history. Practical for open-air ritual, where its strength is an advantage rather than a fault.

How to Work With It

• Diffuse or burn outdoors for open-air ritual.
• Add to a floor wash for a bright, cutting clean.
• Anoint a candle for clearing unwanted attention.
• Blend with lemongrass and basil for an outdoor working mix.

Blends well with: lemongrass, lemon, cedarwood, rosemary, peppermint

Certified Organic. USDA Certified Organic, which means no GMOs, no synthetic fertilizers, and soil free of prohibited substances. Buying certified organic also supports the biodiversity of the land it was grown on.

Safety. For external use only. Essential oils are highly concentrated: always dilute in a carrier oil before skin contact and patch test first. Never take internally. Keep away from children and pets. Ask a qualified practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a medical condition. A dermal irritant for some people. Patch test before any skin use.

Why We Carry It

The scent everyone knows from summer evenings. Cheap, cheerful, and useful for outdoor work where a subtle oil would simply blow away.

Try It With

Compare it with Lemongrass, its close relative. Browse essential oils.

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